§ 62. Sir L. Plummerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Africans and Europeans have been injured and/or killed in industrial accidents in Northern Rhodesia during the last twelve months; and what compensation is provided in respect of such injuries or deaths in the case of Africans and Europeans, respectively.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydDuring the year ended the 28th February, 1955 (the latest figures available) 91 Africans and 9 non-Africans received fatal injuries. 3,874 Africans and 1,416 non-Africans were injured. Compensation for death or injury is provided under the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance of Northern Rhodesia, a copy of which is being sent to the hon. Member.