§ 101. Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what was the average percentage of unemployed workers in Jamaica last year; and what arrangements are made for their maintenance and those of their families during periods of unemployment.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsThere are no statistics showing the average percentage of unemployed workers in Jamaica. As regards the second part of the Question, the Government of Jamaica spends substantial sums each year to help the unemployed through land settlement schemes, additional public works and public assistance.