§ Major O'NEILLasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Shipping Controller whether any preference in accommodation is given to teachers who are desirous of proceeding to South Africa to take up 780W definite appointments; and what is the earliest date on which such a teacher, whose services are urgently required, will be able to sail?
§ Colonel L. WILSONThis Department deals only with Government passengers, and we do not, therefore, provide passages for teachers. It may be stated that practically the whole of the passenger accommodation to South Africa is required for Government passengers, and this is likely to be the case until after June. Special provision has been made for a small number of business men whose passage is essential for trade reconstruction. All other passengers, of whom it is understood that the shipping companies have very long lists, are dealt with by these companies when any accommodation becomes available under a priority scheme administered by the High Commissioner for South Africa. In this priority scheme teachers are second in priority.