§ 19. Mr. Dobbieasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many trade unions have been registered in Nigeria, the Gold Coast and Sierra Leone; and how many in Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika and Nyasaland.
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansAccording to the latest information available the figures are: Nigeria, 89; Gold Coast, 5; Sierra Leone, 11; Kenya, 2; Uganda, 1; Tanganyika, 2; Nyasaland, nil.
§ Mr. RileyDo these trade unions cater for African workers only, or for both Africans and Europeans?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansI understand for Africans.
§ Mr. J. J. LawsonIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the men who have been sent out for this purpose are doing a very good job of work?
§ 20. Mr. Dobbieasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many British trade unionists have been sent as labour officers to the West African Colonies; and what is the strength of the personnel of the labour departments in the West African Colonies and East African Colonies respectively.
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansFour experienced British trade unionists have been appointed as labour officers in the West African Colonies. As regards the second part of the Question, the latest annual estimates available provided for an establishment in labour departments, excluding clerical and minor grade staff, of 38 in the East African dependencies and 25 in the West African dependeicies.
§ Mr. TurtonIs my hon. Friend aware that these men are doing a very good job of work?