§ 2. Mr. Manuelasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the rates of pay for Asian, African and European teachers, respectively, who hold similar qualifications in schools for which he is responsible in Northern Rhodesia.
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Iain Macleod)In secondary schools, Africans and European teachers who hold similar qualifications receive the same rates of pay, within three salary scales ranging from £845 to £1,720 per annum. In primary schools there are only African teachers, whose salaries range from £180 to £815 per annum according to qualifications. No Asian teachers are employed.
§ Mr. ManuelIs the Secretary of State aware that at the official opening of the Prince Philip High School at Lusaka the President of the Northern Rhodesian Indian Association complained about difference in payment between different races? Will the right hon. Gentleman look into this matter with a view to correcting any anomalies that may exist?
§ Mr. MacleodThe information which I have given the House, which, of course, comes from Northern Rhodesia, is that no Asian teachers are employed, but I will look up the reference to which the hon. Member has drawn my attention.