HC Deb 10 November 1960 vol 629 c78W
Mr. Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what is the minimum monthly wage in Bechuanaland, Basutoland and Swaziland, respectively.

Mr. Sandys

The level of wages is comparable with that prevailing in the Union of South Africa. It has not been the practice for the Administrations in the High Commission Territories to fix minimum wage rates, but I am consulting the High Commissioner and will write to the hon. Member when I have his reply.

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