§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked 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-BoydThere 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.