§ 31. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what investigation he is making into the reasons for the continued emigration from Jamaica to this country.
§ Mr. HopkinsonI do not think any special investigation on this point is necessary. Jamaica is an over-populated island, and it is customary for some of its people to seek work abroad, and entry to other countries to which they went in the past is now greatly restricted.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonIs the right hon. Gentleman trying to create the impression that there is any restriction in this country? If so, he is incorrect. Does not he realise that Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom also have some responsibilities in the matter? Will he reconsider some of the representations which were made to the Colonial Office on the subject last January by a deputation from the Metropolitan Borough Council of Lambeth?
§ Mr. HopkinsonThat is a different question.