HC Deb 27 March 1946 vol 421 c353
35. Squadron-Leader Sir Gifford Fox

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will state the number and location of labour exchanges for Africans that have been set up in each of the African colonies; and whether he has any plans for their further extension in the near future.

Mr. georģe Hall

Permanent labour exchanges for Africans have been set up in Nigeria, Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Tanganyika Territory. Experimental exchanges were started in the principal towns of Northern Rhodesia some time ago. These facilities will be extended in the light of experience.

Sir G. Fox

Can the Minister state in the OFFICIAL REPORT what are the exact number?

Mr. Hall

I will send that information to my hon. and gallant Friend.