§ 42 and 43. Mr. G. Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) what are the latest figures for unemployment in Trinidad; and what plans the Government of Trinidad has for a system of unemployment insurance;
(2) what measures are at present being taken to provide unemployment relief in Trinidad.
§ Mr. George HallThe number registered as unemployed at the Labour Bureau on 30th April was 1,208. A committee has been engaged for many months in collecting data with a view to making recommendations on unemployment and health insurance. Its sub committee's report on health insurance was submitted to the main committee on 8th May and it is hoped that it will be submitted to Government at an early date, but it is not possible to say when the report covering unemployment insurance will be available.