HC Deb 07 July 1959 vol 608 cc1104-5
26. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is being done to restrict emigration from the Yemen into Aden; and to what degree this movement of casual labour is causing unemployment in the Colony.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

In practice there are no restrictions imposed by the Aden Colony and Protectorate Governments on the transit of persons back and forth between the Colony, the Protectorate and the Yemen. There is some unemployment in the Colony and the possible effect of the migrant Yemeni labour on this is kept under review.

Mr. Wall

Will my right hon. Friend recognise that there is anxiety in the Colony over this movement of labour from the Yemen? Will he keep the matter under review in spite of the difficulties?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I will certainly keep it under review.

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