HC Deb 17 March 1948 vol 448 c2070
6. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what were the prices in the Gold Coast in 1939, 1945 and for the latest available date, of printed cotton goods, linen, khaki drill and boots and shoes.

Mr. Creech Jones

I have asked the Governor to supply this information and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as I have received his reply.

Mr. Gallacher

As well as communicating that information, will the Minister do whatever is possible to keep prices there down to the minimum, as the wages of the native workers are very low?

Mr. Creech Jones

That is always part of our active policy.