HC Deb 08 June 1937 vol 324 cc1558-9
6. Mr. Day

asked the Secretary of State for War the number and particulars of the non-European (coloured) troops maintained in the standing forces of the British Empire?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

A detailed list of the numbers to be borne on Army Votes this year subdivided in the manner required will be found on page 29 of current Army Estimates.

Mr. Day

Are the Government taking any steps to decrease the very large number of non-European (coloured) troops?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I have confined myself to answering the question.

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