HC Deb 20 May 1931 vol 252 cc1946-7
5. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many British police are employed by the Egyptian Government; and how many of these are in command of Egyptian police?

Mr. DALTON

According to the latest available information, the number of British police of all ranks employed by the Egyptian Government is 208, including four commandants, 35 other officers and 45 head constables.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Would it be convenient for the Under Secretary to say if the numbers are increasing or decreasing? Have they increased lately?

Mr. DALTON

I will make inquiry. So far as my information goes, I do not think the numbers have greatly changed lately.

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