HC Deb 19 October 1949 vol 468 c547
41. Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the increasing number of African students from Kenya now reaching university degree standard in appropriate subjects, he intends to make any African appointments to the Kenya Senior Administrative Service.

Mr. Creech Jones

In accordance with the policy which I announced in 1946, candidates in the Colonies will be considered for any appointments for which they have the necessary academic and personal qualifications on the recommendation of the local Public Service Commissions. The establishment of such a Commission is now under consideration in Kenya.

Mr. Skinnard

Where a qualified applicant has been trained and has lived some years in this country cannot he be recruited into the general Colonial Service in this country?

Mr. Creech Jones

There is no Colonial Service in this country, but obviously he can be recruited for service in the colony from which he comes.

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