§ 29. Mr. Peter Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many workers were unemployed in the rum manufacturing industry in Jamaica, Barbados and British Guiana, respectively, at the latest convenient date.
Mr. DugdaleI am making inquiries and will write to the hon. Member as soon as I get the information.
§ Mr. SmithersIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this industry has cut down its production by 25 per cent., and that in view of the high rate of unemployment in these territories there is considerable concern at this cut?