§ 44. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Under secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he is now in a position to make a further statement regarding the proposed Legislative Council for Basutoland.
§ Mr. AlportI have nothing to add to the reply I gave to a Question by the hon. Member for Eton and Slough (Mr. Brockway) on 14th November, 1957, about constitutional changes in Basutoland.
§ 53. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Under secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations how many Basuto have been appointed to the senior service of that Protectorate; and what steps are being taken to train and advance Basuto in the administration.
§ Mr. AlportI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Eton and Slough (Mr. Brockway) on 9th April, 1957.
§ 54. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Under secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what efforts are made by the Government of the Basutoland Protectorate to secure increased rates of pay for Basuto who are employed with mines affiliated to the Transvaal and Orange Free State Chamber of Mines and who are procured by these mines, under recruiting agencies approved by the Government by contract attested before a Government officer.
§ Mr. AlportNone. But the Basutoland Government satisfies itself as to conditions in the places of employment, 195W scrutinises contracts to confirm that conditions of service are not diminished in any way from those laid down by the Chambers of Mines, and ensures that facilities are provided for remittances to be made for maintenance of the families of labourers during their absence.