§ 105. Mr. Dribergasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that the Governments of Jamaica and British Guiana are discouraging their employees from applying for leave, with or without pay, for the purpose of taking courses of study in the United Kingdom, unless the subjects to be studied are related directly to their present employment and that this practice is in contrast with that of the Governments of Trinidad, Barbados, and the Windward Islands, and deters junior Government employees from seeking educational advancement which would ultimately benefit the administrations concerned; and what suitable posts in the Government service are open to such students on their return from taking such courses.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsI am not aware that the facts are as stated and the matter seems to be largely one for local decision,62W but if my hon. Friend will give me further particulars I shall be glad to make inquiries.