§ 18. Mr. Cooperasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Development Officers have been appointed to take up positions in Nigeria during 1946 and 1947 respectively; how many of these Development Officers have retained their posts longer than one tour of duty; and what is the percentage of those who have not continued in their appointments.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsSeventy-four Development Officers were appointed in 1946, and 28 in 1947. Out of the total of 102, only three—or less than 3 per cent.—have not continued in their appointments.