HC Deb 26 April 1950 vol 474 c942
17. Mr. Keeling

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction in the Gold Coast territories regarding the risks of inflation arising from the increase in Government salaries and allowances; and if he will make a statement as to the steps being taken in regard to this matter.

Mr. J. Griffiths

The recent increases in temporary allowances payable to civil servants in the Gold Coast were recommended by a Select Committee of African members of the Legislative Council and approved by the Governor, and I am not aware of any widespread dissatisfaction about them in the Gold Coast.

Mr. Keeling

But has not the Secretary of State read the Press on this subject? Is he aware that the risk of inflation in the Gold Coast is even greater than it is in this country? If it is right to refuse increases in Government salaries here. can it be wrong there?