HC Deb 28 January 1929 vol 224 c583
14. Mr. WELLOCK

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of men available for service under the Kenya Conscription Act, and the total number who have so far presented themselves?

Mr. AMERY

According to an estimate published in Kenya in October last, the number of persons liable to enrol under the Defence Force Ordinance was 5,229. The number of persons enrolled at that time was 4,518, but this figure took no account of persons temporarily absent from the Colony propably numbering 300. I have no later details.

Mr. WELLOCK

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what happened to those who did not respond?

Mr. AMERY

No, Sir, not without notice.

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