§ Provision has been made for a Labour officer and a small clerical staff. A candidate has been selected as Labour officer, but it may be some little time before he can assume duty. The Unemployment Bureau will be placed under his charge. The Acting Governor has agreed that a Labour Board as proposed by Major Orde Browne will be an important part of the Labour Organisation.
§ An unofficial committee has been inquiring into wages in Bridgetown, and its report is awaited. The question of regulating the hours of work in bakeries is being deferred for this report and also for the arrival of the Labour officer.
§ A Trade Union Bill on the lines recommended by Major Orde Browne is now before the legislature, and a revised Prevention of Accidents Bill has been introduced. It is also proposed to introduce legislation to prohibit unconditionally the employment during school term of children under the age of 12.
§ Suggestions made in the report regarding the number of creches for babies, the increased production of food crops, and the organisation of the fishing industry 1843W are being considered by the Government of Barbados. The Housing Scheme is progressing and is regarded as only a preliminary to an extensive slum clearance plan.