§ 75. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many demobilised Seychelles pioneers are now unemployed; and what steps are being taken to ensure employment for them.
§ Mr. ProfumoI have asked the Governor for the information required in the first part of the Question, and will write to the hon. Member when I have his reply. The Seychelles Government is continually investigating possible sources of additional employment for all Seychellois. Among the more promising are land settlement schemes and the manning of Royal Fleet Auxiliaries with Seychellois crews. An expert is going to Seychelles early next year to produce an economic survey and I hope that among other things this may produce suggestions for further opportunities for useful employment.