§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has now considered representations made to him on the inferior conditions of service among native administrative staffs as compared with Government Civil Service in Nigeria; and what action is likely to be taken to secure for the Native Administrative Service a pension scheme, a housing scheme, scholarships to study abroad and the appointment of administrative officers from the African administrative staff.
§ Colonel StanleyThe salaries and conditions of service of Native Administration staffs were improved last year. Housing schemes have been held up by the war, but will be resumed when materials and staff are available. Native Administration staffs are eligible, equally with African Government officials, both for scholarships to study abroad and for appointments as Administrative Officers, in both cases selection depending on suitability. As regards pensions, I would refer to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member on 18th October.