§ Mr. Skinnardasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any funds have been granted to employes from the Colonial Development and Welfare Fund for the housing of employees; and whether he is aware that the Inter-Colonial Labour Conference, held in British Guiana in June, 1946, resolved that assistance of this nature should be granted directly to householders.
Mr. Creech JonesYes, Sir, a grant of £100,000 was made to the Government of Jamaica for an island-wide scheme of housing development under which it would be possible to give subsidies to employers desiring to improve housing for their labour. I am aware of the recommendations of the conference.