§ 98. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether a wages advisory board exists in Zanzibar; and whether the Government of that country has taken any action to increase the wages of unskilled labourers, in view of the increase in the cost of living.
§ Mr. LytteltonA Labour Advisory Board exists, one of whose functions is to advise Government on wage questions.
49WWages of clove-pickers on contract were increased this year by 25 per cent. over 1952 rates. The cost of living allowance paid to unskilled labour employed by Government was increased on 1st January, 1953, from 25 per cent. to 30 per cent. of their basic wage.