§ 79. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the very high unemployment and very low wages in Mauritius industry as shown by the Luce Report; and what action he proposes taking to implement the findings of this Report.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydYes. The Mauritius Government have issued a statement on Mr. Luce's Report and I will place copies of this in the Library when they are received. Some of the implications of Mr. Luce's Report are far-reaching and varied, but they are receiving the urgent attention of the Mauritius Government. The Five-Year Development Plan, of which copies have been placed in the Library, includes capital works and the development of new industries which will provide extensive work for the unemployed.