HC Deb 15 February 1939 vol 343 c1717
55. Mr. Bartlett

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the respective numbers of British and German white subjects in the mandated territory of the British Cameroons?

The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)

According to my latest information, which is for the year 1937, the European population in the Cameroons under British Mandate includes 85 British subjects and 253 Germans.

Mr. Bartlett

Is the right hon. Gentleman quite confident that in all circumstances the police force in the mandated territory is sufficient to maintain order?

Mr. MacDonald

I have never had any suggestion to the contrary.

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