§ Mr. David Adamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is satisfied with working conditions in the Mirampa iron mines in Sierra Leone; and whether these mines are being regularly inspected by a Government inspector?
§ Colonel StanleyThe Government of Sierra Leone has been giving close attention to working conditions in the Marampa mines, and is taking the necessary steps to ensure improvement where it is required. A system of Government inspection is in force and the question of taking more adequate power to ensure compliance with the results of these inspections is under consideration.