HC Deb 07 March 1951 vol 485 c62W
87. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the increased revenue now available from the export of sugar, he will advise the Government of Mauritius to establish a trade school for the training of Mauritians for skilled work in East Africa.

Mr. Cook

Mr. Wilkinson, the Commissioner of Labour in Mauritius, visited Tanganyika last year to investigate the scope for the employment of Mauritians in East Africa. He suggested in his report that the Government of Mauritius might wish to consider the establishment of a trade school for training prospective emigrant artisans. My right hon. Friend is asking the Governor whether it has been decided to adopt this suggestion, and will communicate with my hon. Friend when he has the reply.