§ 17. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the approximate average salary paid to Africans and Europeans, respectively, in the territorial Civil Service in Northern Rhodesia; and what provision is being made to train Africans for higher positions.
§ Mr. ProfumoI have consulted the Governor, and when I have his reply I will circulate the information in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. StonehouseIs the Under-Secretary aware that according to figures published three months ago, the average salary paid to a European in the Civil Service is £1,000 a year, and the average paid to an African only £113 a year? Will he have a look at this matter to see what further opportunities Africans can have to advance into the higher grades?
§ Mr. ProfumoThe hon. Gentleman is now proceeding to answer his own Question. I prefer to wait for the official figures from the Governor, and then we may be able to go into the matter a little further.