HC Deb 17 April 1946 vol 421 c2684
74. Mr. Erroll

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in which Colonies the head of the Labour Department is a member of the Executive Council or the Legislative Council.

Mr. Georģe Hall

In Tanganyika, Mauritius and Fiji the head of the Labour Department is a member of the Legislative Council. In Ceylon, labour administration and policy are directed by a Minister of the State Council. As a general rule the labour commissioners attend meetings of the Legislative Council when labour questions are under discussion. If important labour legislation is being introduced they are, where the Constitution permits, appointed extraordinary members of the Council. The question of making the labour commissioner a permanent member of the Legislative Council is being considered in Nigeria and Kenya.

Mr. Erroll

In view of the constitution of the present Government, will the right hon. Gentleman not look into this matter afresh?

Mr. Hall

I am looking into this matter at the present time.