3. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Undersecretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether there is any proposal to raise, in any of the South African Protectorates, African contingents for service in other parts of Africa?
§ Mr. ShakespeareTwo companies of Native Military Police have been recruited in Basutoland and Swaziland for service in the Union of South Africa as military guards, and arrangements have recently been authorised by the High Commissioner for the recruitment of further natives in the three High Commission Territories for service in a Native Military Corps which is being formed in the Union and which will be employed on non-combatant duties with the Union Forces in Africa.
Mr. Creech JonesIf it is proposed to raise any troops in the Protectorates for service in other parts of Africa, will my hon. Friend try to safeguard their health standards, allowances and pensions if casualties should arise?
§ Mr. ShakespeareI think the Dominions authorities will have that point in mind.