§ Mr. Skinnardasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the cost-of-living commission which the Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia agreed to 187W set up at its last session has yet been appointed; who are its members; and when is it to begin its inquiries.
Mr. Creech JonesThe Governor of Northern Rhodesia has appointed the following members of the Cost of Living Commission:
Mr. R. Welensky (Elected Member of the Legislative Council).
Mr. N. Cook (Nominated Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council).
Mr. H. Field (Compound Manager, Mufulira Mine).
Mr. P. J. Law (Acting Labour Commissioner).
In addition a representative of the Northern Rhodesian Mine Workers' Union is to be appointed to the Commission. A chairman for the Commission has not yet been found, and the date for starting its inquiries has therefore not yet been fixed.