HC Deb 26 November 1957 vol 578 cc98-9W
59. Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service have applied to be considered for the Special List; and whether there is any age limit for applicants.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Up to this moment Nigeria is the only territory with which Special List agreements have been concluded. I do not yet know how many applications have been made. It is only fairly recently that invitations to join were issued and applications can be sent in at any time within five years. The procedure is for them to be considered first by the Governor-General or the Governor concerned before being forwarded to me. Any overseas pensionable officer in Nigeria up to the age of 55 is eligible to apply.