HC Deb 25 July 1916 vol 84 c1497
27. Sir E. CORNWALL

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will state whether all possible steps are being taken to recruit and train native troops in the British Colonies in East, West, and Central Africa?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Bonar Law)

This question has formed the subject of careful consideration, and steps are being taken to make the best military use possible of the natives of tropical Africa.