HC Deb 27 February 1946 vol 419 c400W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for War approximately, how many West African troops are now in India; and their rate of demobilisation.

Mr. Bellenger

Approximately 50,000 West African troops are now serving in India and Burma. They are being moved-back to West Africa at the rate of 8,100 a month. Their rate of release on arrival in West Africa depends largely on the rate of repatriation, as the West African release scheme provides for the release of personnel as soon as possible after the return of their units from overseas.