HC Deb 25 January 1951 vol 483 cc297-8
44. Mr. Russell

asked the Minister of Labour if he is satisfied that the normal arrangements for enabling men to obtain employment are adequate in the case of coloured people from the Colonial Empire.

Mr. Bevan

At the end of July there were only 1,100 coloured colonials registered as unemployed, chiefly in Liverpool and London. The local offices have been successful in placing a number of them in employment, even in Merseyside, where there is considerable general unemployment.

Mr. Russell

Is the right hon. Gentleman quite satisfied that enough guidance and advice is given, because these people clearly need more than white people?

Mr. Bevan

There are, of course, certain difficulties, and I am making investigations to see whether they can be given additional advice.