§ 20. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what industries have been established in the Gold Coast during the past five years; what mainly is their nature; approximately how many are employed therein, including ex-Service men; and what is the prospective industrial development for the next three years.
Mr. Creech JonesI cannot give precise details, and am obtaining them. I will write to my hon. Friend when I have received them.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes the Secretary of State appreciate the fact that a large number of ex-Service men and others who received training during the war period expected to find civilian jobs, but cannot find them? In view of that fact, can he say what steps are being taken to increase the number of industries in order to absorb their labour?
Mr. Creech JonesA most vigorous policy has been pursued by the Gold Coast to increase the economic facilities for such ex-Service men.
§ Mr. ScollanIs my right hon. Friend telling the House that his Department does not know what industries have been introduced into the Gold Coast under his administration?
Mr. Creech JonesI would ask my hon. Friend if he would kindly read the Question which was addressed to me. It embraced a wide range of information which was not immediately at the disposal of the Colonial Office without communicating with the Governor.