HC Deb 13 May 1943 vol 389 c798W
Major Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he is satisfied that Government and railway non-European employees in Swaziland, Basutoland and the Bechuanaland Protectorate, respectively, are suitably housed in accordance with modern standards; and, if not, whether he will arrange for this to be done?

Mr. Emrys-Evans

I am consulting the High Commissioner for these territories on the point raised and will communicate with the hon. and gallant Member on receipt of the High Commissioner's reply. I may mention that there are no railways in Swaziland and only one mile in Basutoland. In Swaziland a start has recently been made on a scheme for the provision of more modern quarters for the native employees of the Government.