§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what has been the
SEYCHELLES: MINIMUM MONTHLY WAGES — 26th July, 1950 1st March, 1952 1st April, 1956 with free housing without free housing Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Wage for week of 33½ hours or less: Men … … … … … 18.50 22.00 22.00 26.00 Women … … … … 9.50 11.00 11.00 13.00 Wage for week of more than 33½ hours: Men … … … … … 22.50 27.00 30.00 35.00 Women … … … … 12.00 15.00 15.00 18.00 — July, 1950 January, 1952 January, 1956 Cost of Living Index (1947 = 100) … 114 138 120