HC Deb 22 December 1954 vol 535 c289W
87. Mrs. White

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the position of Colonel Arthur Young, who was seconded to the service of the Government of Kenya.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Hon. Members will have seen from Press reports that Colonel Young, whose temporary appointment as Commissioner of Police in Kenya was not due to terminate till next March, has resigned. I was aware that certain differences of opinion had arisen between Colonel Young and the Kenya Government on the status of the police, but had hoped that these would be resolved by discussion in Kenya. I am awaiting a full report from the Governor.