§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps will be taken by the Government of Northern Rhodesia to implement the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry into unrest in the mining industry that regular courses of instruction should be introduced for African trade union officials in the keeping of accounts.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI understand from the Government of Northern Rhodesia that regular courses of instruction for African trade union officials are already a feature of labour administration in Northern Rhodesia. They tell me that it is probable that these courses, which are normally held annually, will in future allow more time for instruction in trade union accounting. In addition trade union officials are now receiving practical guidance in book-keeping from the inspectorate staff of the Registrar of Trade Unions in the course of their duties. This staff is likely to be strengthened in 1957.