HC Deb 22 June 1966 vol 730 c95W
Mr. Horner

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why the labourers in the employ of the British Phosphates Commission on Ocean Island struck work on 23rd May; what is the position now; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Frederick Lee

The labourers employed by the British Phosphates Commission on Ocean Island struck work on 23rd May because of a misunderstanding about the effect of certain changes in their conditions of service. They returned to work on 6th June.

The situation is now normal. The Commissioner of Labour of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate was due to visit Ocean Island on 8th June. He has been asked to analyse the background of the dispute and make any necessary recommendations.