HC Deb 01 March 1920 vol 126 cc49-50W
Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the recent undest in the West Indies, His Majesty's Government will appoint a commission to inquire into the conditions of labour in the British West Indies?

Lieut.-Colonel AMERY

Labour conditions in the West Indies have been engaging the attention of the Secretary of State for the Colonies for some time past. Steps were taken to obtain full reports from all the West Indian Colonies, and I have since been in frequent communication with the Governors in the matter. I do not consider that the appointment of a special commission is necessary or desirable.

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