§ 18. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the labour troubles and growing unemployment in Hargeisa, British Somaliland Protectorate; and what action he has taken in the matter.
§ Mr. ProfumoA ten-day strike of daily rated employees of the Public Works Department in Hargeisa occurred last month. The strike was supported by some privately-employed domestic servants. Discussions took place between the Government and representatives of the strikers which led to a resumption of work. Wage increases for Government labour, which were in fact pending at the time of the strike, were announced shortly afterwards, and since this incident no further unrest has occurred. The employment position is better than usual for the time of the year.