HC Deb 16 April 1923 vol 162 c1653
20. Mr. SHORT

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether proposals have been submitted through the Governor of Nyasaland for the adoption of some scheme of military conscription in the Protectorate; and, if so, will he state what action has been taken thereon?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Legislation involving the principle of compulsory service for Europeans and Asiatics in Nyasaland was prepared, but it has been decided not to proceed with it, and the Governor has been so informed.

Mr. SHORT

Was the scheme prepared with the sanction of the Governor?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

The matter was, I think, the subject of considerable difference of opinion on the Executive Council of Nyasaland.