HC Deb 02 May 1956 vol 552 cc384-5
27. Mr. Chichester-Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many British and African troops were being employed against Mau Mau in June, 1955; and how many it is anticipated will be employed in the same period in 1956.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The total for fighting troops are 6,443 British and 5,363 African in June, 1955, 1,455 British and 3,330 African in June, 1956.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

Does not that show a remarkable improvement in the situation?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Indeed it does. I am sure the whole House congratulates the soldiers and others concerned, and not least the Government of Kenya, and the people of all races who are co-operating in the multi-racial experiment in Kenya for which my noble Friend Lord Chandos is so largely responsible.

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