§ 38. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that teachers wages in Southern Rhodesia are higher than in Nyasaland, and that there is consequently a tendency 213W for matriculated teachers in Nyasaland to work outside their own territory; and what steps the Government of Nyasaland proposes to take to halt this drift.
Mr. Creech JonesThe cost of living and consequently the general standard of wages is higher in Southern Rhodesia than in Nyasaland. I am not however aware that this has led to any marked migration of Nyasaland teachers to Southern Rhodesia but I am asking the Governor for a report and will communicate with my hon. Friend when it has been received. I may add that the Nyasaland Government as part of their education development plan are making increased grants towards the salaries of teachers in aided schools so as to enable these salaries to be increased.
§ 39. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken by the Government of Nyasaland to increase provision for the training of teachers, and, in particular, of women teachers.
Mr. Creech JonesA grant of £345,000 has been made under the Colonial Devel6pment and Welfare Act for a five-year education development plan in Nyasaland. A portion of this money is being devoted to aiding both men's and women's teacher training institutions. I am asking the Governor for a progress report on teacher training and when this has been received I will communicate with my hon. Friend.