§ Mr. Tilneyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the financial contribution of Her Majesty's Government for the defence and internal security of Sierra Leone in 1957–58; what it will be in 1958–59; and what percentage these figures are of the total cost.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe United Kingdom contribution towards the cost of the Sierra Leone military forces in 1957–58 was £741,000, or approximately 85 per cent. of the total cost. I am awaiting revised costs of the forces for 1958–59, in the light of which the size of the United Kingdom contribution for the present year will be determined. Other charges for internal security, such as the cost of the police force are borne wholly by the Sierra Leone Government.