§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what active steps have been taken in Trinidad to implement the report of the Board of Inquiry, set up by the Acting Governor, which recommended that a 10 per cent. increase in pay and an improvement in sick pay allowances should be paid to all employees in the Trinidad oil industry; and from what date if any the increases are to operate.
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§ Mr. NugentThe following is the answer:
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Government of Trinidad have communicated the Report to the two sides of the industry. The matter is one for the industry to decide and I understand from the Governor that the employers have invited the union to discussions.