HC Deb 23 January 1957 vol 563 c38W
53. Mr. Lee

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the wages paid to the workers at the Bukit Koman gold mine in Malaya who went on strike during December, 1956, for better wages and conditions; and what has been the result of the strike.

Mr. Profumo

Earnings for a working day of seven hours vary from $2.70 for unskilled labour to over $5 for skilled workers in addition to free housing. The strike is still in progress and the Government is continuing its efforts at conciliation.

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