HC Deb 20 June 1956 vol 554 c102W
Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Government controlled beershops there are in the Seychelles; what their profits were in 1955; and whether these are still used to finance the services of a welfare and co-operative officer from the United Kingdom.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

There are three Government-controlled clubs which sell "Bacca", a cheap and, I am informed, wholesome drink made from the fermented juice of crushed sugar cane. The net profits of approximately £1,375 in 1955 acrue to the Colony's ordinary budget and are not earmarked for any particular purpose.

The services of a welfare and cooperative officer from the United Kingdom have never been employed in the Colony.

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