HC Deb 12 April 1956 vol 551 c33W
Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what has been the

SEYCHELLES: MINIMUM MONTHLY WAGES
— 26th July, 1950 1st March, 1952 1st April, 1956
with free housing without free housing
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Wage for week of 33½ hours or less:
Men … … … … … 18.50 22.00 22.00 26.00
Women … … … … 9.50 11.00 11.00 13.00
Wage for week of more than 33½ hours:
Men … … … … … 22.50 27.00 30.00 35.00
Women … … … … 12.00 15.00 15.00 18.00
— July, 1950 January, 1952 January, 1956
Cost of Living Index (1947 = 100) … 114 138 120

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