§ Mr. Rileyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the total number of Africans in our East and West African Colonies who are now working for industrial and agricultural private employers under compulsory ordinances: what are the average rates of pay, the hours of labour, and the maximum period of compulsory service in any one year?
§ Colonel StanleyA considerable amount of detailed information is required to give a full answer to this Question and I am afraid I have not had time to complete the necessary inquiries. I should, therefore, be very much obliged if my hon. Friend would be good enough to put this Question down next week when I shall be able to give a full answer.