HC Deb 28 April 1953 vol 514 c1931
5. Mr. Remnant

asked the Secretary of State for War how many United Kingdom soldiers now serving in Kenya have their wives and families also in that Colony.

Mr. Head

The number is 468.

Mr. Remnant

Can my right hon. Friend say how many of these wives and families have been brought to Kenya since the start of the Mau Mau activities? What opportunity has been given to them of repatriation to this country?

Mr. Head

When the Lancashire Fusiliers moved from the Canal Zone to Kenya their wives went with them. I am not aware of any large number who have asked to come back to this country. I am sure that the wives and families are carefully looked after in Kenya.