§ 42. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any information respecting discontent among colliery workers at the Enugu coal mine, Nigeria; and what action has been taken in the matter?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansThe answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part of the Question, a fully qualified Colliery Manager with up-to-date experience of coalmining in this country has been appointed and has recently flown out to Nigeria. A deputy manager has also been appointed to deal specifically with staff matters.
§ Mr. SorensenIf the first part of the reply is in the affirmative, what is the nature of the affirmation? May I have an answer to my Question?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansThe Government are aware of it.
§ Mr. SorensenMay we have the information arising out of that affirmation?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansNo, Sir, we have not got any details of this specific grievance.