§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any further information to give the House respecting housing reconstruction in Accra consequent on the earthquake in June; and what steps are being taken to meet the housing and other needs of those affected?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for the Isle of Ely (Mr. de Rothschild) yesterday.
§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the temporary settlement of the recent strike of railway artisans and workmen connected with the Gold Coast Railway has left these men with extremely inadequate wages and other grievances; and, in view of the discontent that prevails in this respect, what action he proposes to take to remove these grievances, and thus minimise the likelihood of another strike?
Mr. M. MacDonaldThe wages grievance on which the men struck was completely met, and the strike ended, 425W when they were assured that the 1929 rates of pay would be restored. Certain other concessions were also made, and I am informed that the only important grievance now outstanding is the question of an increase in the number of pensionable posts. That question is receiving attention.