§ 36. Mr. Bennasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies under what conditions of labour the prisoners and inmates of a mental home in Zanzibar are establishing timber plantations in the KichwelePangeni area.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe prisoners employed in these timber plantations are housed at the site in sound, weather-proof dormitories and receive approved prison diet and all services provided in the central prison. No inmates of any mental home are so employed.
§ Mr. BennIs the hon. Gentleman satisfied that the arrangements made for this work do not contravene the antislavery Convention to which Her Majesty's Government have now become parties?
§ Mr. ProfumoI am satisfied that I have answered the Question on the Order Paper.