§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what arrangements are made to secure an adequate supply of labour for public works in the Straits Settlements without unduly interfering with the requirements of local industries?
§ Mr. AMERYIn order to achieve the object which my hon. Friend has in mind a, detailed scheme for the recruitment of Indian labour by Government Departments has been drawn up and arrangements are being made for the Public Works Department to take advantage of this scheme.