§ 12. Mr. Pargiterasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made in the mining industry of Northern Rhodesia regarding the appointment of African apprentices for skilled work; what opportunities are provided for the training of Africans on a multiracial basis; and the number of Africans who are receiving training for skilled jobs for the years 1957 to 1959.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydAfricans have been eligible for admission to apprenticeships in the mining industry only since June this year and none has yet been appointed. There is no provision for multi-racial training in the industry. The training of Africans for skilled and semiskilled jobs is provided within the industry at all stages of mining. Details of the numbers receiving training are not available, but if the Governor can supply them I will write to the hon. Member.