§ Mr. Jaggerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the low wages and bad conditions prevalent in the distributive trades in Trinidad; and whether he can take steps to get a trade board or trade boards established in the island?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI understand that the Acting Governor in opening the new Session of the Legislative Council stated that trade boards were proposed in certain industries. I am making an inquiry of the Acting Governor with regard to this particular trade.
§ Mr. Jaggerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will take steps to bring shop assistants in Trinidad under the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI am aware that persons employed as shop assistants are not at present covered by the Trinidad Workmen's Compensation Ordinance. I am in communication with the Officer Administering the Government of the Colony regarding the extension of the scope of the Ordinance, and will call his attention to the hon. Member's suggestion.