§ 66. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent the Sierra Leone police are still short of establishment; and what is the deficiency in gazetted officers.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe strength of the other ranks is at present 104 below establishment which has been increased from 1,266 to 1,495 this year. As regards gazetted ranks, there are nine vacancies which I hope to fill shortly.
§ 67. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how rates of pay in the Sierra Leone police compare with those of police forces in other British territories in West Africa.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydExact comparisons are difficult since one must take into account differences in allowances and local circumstances such as Income Tax. By and large, the rates of pay in Sierra Leone do not compare unfavourably with those elsewhere in West Africa.
§ 68. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether 92W the Sierra Leone police are now adequately equipped with wireless sets and motor transport.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe continuing expansion of the Sierra Leone police force has made necessary additional wireless equipment and motor transport. This has been ordered, but delivery is not yet complete.