§ 24. Mr, David Adamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that there exists a colour bar in the staffing of a banking institution, of which he has been advised, in the West Indies; and whether he will make representations to the directors of this concern that, as in almost all other West Indian concerns, this practice should be discontinued?
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Colonel Oliver Stanley)I have received the hon. Member's letter, and I am making inquiries.
§ Mr. AdamsMay I ask whether it can be stated that the policy of the Government is that colour, all other things being equal, shall not be a bar to employment?
§ Colonel StanleyMost certainly. Of course, the hon. Gentleman realises that it is not a question of employment under the Government.
§ Mr. RileyIf it is established that the statement in the hon. Member's Question is correct, will some action be taken by the Government to put an end to that state of affairs?
§ Colonel StanleyThat question is purely hypothetical. I had better complete my inquiries first.