§ 88. Sir R Glynasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what records there are of the West Indian Regiment, to include the date of formation and the period in which it was part of the British Army; and whether there are any trained reserves in the West Indies who have had previous service with this organisation.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsThe West India Regiment was formed in 1795 and disbanded in 1927. The British West Indies Regiment was formed in 1915 and disbanded in 1921. Both formed part of the British Army. It is not possible to say at short notice what records of these forces remain in existence, but if the hon. Member will let me know what particular information he desires, I will try to get it for him. There are no reserves as such in the West Indies, but local part-time volunteer forces exist in British Guiana, British Honduras, Barbados and the Leeward Islands. In addition, a full-time force is maintained in Jamaica. None of these forces is part of the British Army.