HC Deb 03 July 1958 vol 590 c113W
Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the latest figures for unemployment in Mauritius; and what schemes the Government of that colony have proposed to find work for the jobless.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The latest figures of registered unemployed is 2,050. The development programme for 1957–62, which has been approved by the Legislature, includes capital works and the development of new industries which will provide extensive work for the unemployed. A copy of the plan is being placed in the Library.