§ Mr. Peelasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet received a report on the recent investigation 8W into labour problems in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate; and what were its main conclusions and recommendations.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI have received a copy of this report. Its main conclusion is that it should be possible to meet future labour requirements in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate from within the territory itself but that additional labour could be obtained from the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony if required. Its main recommendations are the establishment of a Labour Department and Labour Advisory Board, the introduction of a new Labour Regulation and an amendment to the Workmen's Compensation Regulation, improved pay and conditions of employment and better methods of recruiting labour. The High Commissioner for the Western Pacific is now considering these recommendations.