HC Deb 06 March 1957 vol 566 c58W
63. Mr. John Hall

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what has been done to compensate expatriate civil servants for the heavy increase in the cost of living in Sierra Leone.

Mr. Profumo

In 1955, salaries were increased by from 7 per cent. to 10 per cent. and certain allowances were increased. The Sierra Leone Government recognises that there has been a further increase in the cost of living since then and is considering whether a Commission of Inquiry into the salaries and conditions of service of public servants should be appointed.