§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what reply has been given by the Labour Department of Mauritius to the request of the Federation of Civil Service Unions, to refer the dispute concerning Mr. Margot's interdiction and dismissal to an Arbitration Tribunal under the Trades Dispute Ordinance.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe dispute to which the hon. Member refers appears to be that arising out of the termination of Mr. Marg—éot's probationary appointment in accordance with Colonial Regulations 11 years ago, and my latest information on the subject is 5½ years old. I am asking the Governor for news of more recent developments and I will write to the hon. Member when I have it.