§ 23. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many colonial Governors in the last 10 years have been citizens of Commonwealth countries other than Great Britain.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodSeven Governors have come from outside Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.
§ Mr. GrimondI thank the hon. Gentleman for that answer. Is it the policy to encourage the appointment from other Commonwealth countries, and has this been discussed with the representatives of the Commonwealth now here?
Mr. FraserNo, Sir, not specially. A large number of people from the Commonwealth join in the overseas service, but in general the largest number come from this country.
§ Mr. G. M. ThomsonCan the hon. Gentleman say whether any of these recruits come from the newer Commonwealth countries and, if not, will he give consideration to encouraging recruitment from those countries?
Mr. FraserThey have their own local problems and there is a shortage of civil servants in these territories.