§ Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the present number of unemployed persons in the British West Indies; and in what occupations such persons are normally employed?
§ Dr. SHIELSIf the hon. and gallant Member will specify the Colonies in respect of which the information is desired, the respective Governors will be asked whether they can furnish a return. There is no information in Colonial Office records which would enable me to answer the question as it stands.