HC Deb 05 November 1947 vol 443 cc203-4W
64. Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken to abolish indentured labour in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate; and what alternative source of labour is contemplated.

Mr. Rees-Williams

No steps have yet been taken to abolish in this territory the system of indentured or contract labour The possibility of replacing it with a system involving the settlement of married labourers' in villages is now being examined by the High Commissioner.