§ 10. Mr. Pargiterasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what training facilities are available for Africans in Northern Rhodesia to qualify for senior or other staff posts at power stations or to train as maintenance engineers and for other specialist positions; and what is the number of Africans who will be employed in skilled jobs.
§ Mr. J. AmeryFor engineers a university qualification is the first essential, and this can only be obtained outside the territory. Shift supervisors are promoted from artisans who have served their apprenticeship. The other information asked for is not yet available, but I am in consultation with the Governor of Northern Rhodesia and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.