§ 80. Mr. Wiggasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the strength of the Gambia Regiment on the day of its disbandment and its establishment strength, officers and men being shown separately.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Gambia Regiment is being progressively reduced during the period 1st January to 31st March, 1958, after which date it is to be placed in a state of "suspended animation". Its strength on the 31st December, 1957, was British officers five, British other ranks two, African other ranks 161, and its establishment on that date was British officers four, British other ranks two, African other ranks 167.