HC Deb 10 June 1901 vol 94 c1456
MR. DILLON (Mayo, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether any, and, if any, what, evidence as to character has been required from candidates for Baden Powell's South African police.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN,) Birmingham, W.

All candidates have been required to furnish at least two testimonials to character and to give the names of two references to respectability of character and fitness for service.