§ Mr. Braineasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many British expatriate officers are now employed in each of the Colonial Territories; how many of these hold administrative appointments and how many are specialists; and what was the total number of unfilled posts in each category at the latest convenient date.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydTo give an exact figure in respect of each territory would involve much research and reference to the several Government. In round numbers the total establish British expatriate staffs in the territories for which I am responsible are:
Administrative … 2,050 Others … 12,450 The number of notified vacancies on the Colonial Office books which were outstanding on 31st October were:
Administrative … 210 Others … 1,287