§ 27. Lieut.-Colonel Mackesonasked the Secretary of State for War what steps are being taken to ensure that the best available officers and N.C.Os. are employed to serve with African troops; and whether any revision in the conditions of service and pay for British personnel serving with African troops is contemplated.
§ Mr. LawsonThe most suitable officers available are posted to African units. Before any N.C.O. or potential N.C.O. is posted for service with non-European troops, he is inspected by an officer not below the rank of Lieut.-Colonel to ensure that he is suitable for this duty. In the case of the Infantry, potential N.C.Os. attend a course at the School of Infantry and must be accepted by a special selection board. A review is to be carried out in conjunction with the Colonial Office of the conditions of service and pay in the Colonial Forces.