§ 31 and 32. Mr. Edmund Harveyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) whether his attention has been called to unemployment amongst members of the British Honduras forestry unit who have returned to the Colony from this country; and whether he can give information as to the measures which are being taken to provide employment for these men and for labourers returning from Panama;
(2) what steps have been taken in consequence of inquiries made on behalf of the Government of the U.S.A. for labourers from British Honduras to undertake work in the U.S.A.
§ Colonel StanleyYes, Sir. Plans for development works have been prepared by the Colonial Government so that work can be started without delay. Discussions are also proceeding between the Colonial Government and the U.S. authorities regarding the possibility of the employment of some men from British Honduras for work in the U.S.A. I regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. HarveyIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that there is already unemployment among the returned labourers? Is it not urgent that some of these schemes should be put into operation at once?
§ Colonel StanleyArrangements are being made for work to be started at once but I am informed that so far few applicants have been looking for work. Most of them have returned from this country with very substantial sums.