HC Deb 10 March 1959 vol 601 cc91-2W
56. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what troops from other territories have been moved to Nyasaland.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The 1st Battalion of the King's African Rifles from Northern Rhodesia and units of the Royal Rhodesia Rifles and the Rhodesia African Rifles from Southern Rhodesia. Assistance is also being given by the Royal Rhodesian Air Force.

In addition to these military units the following police units have been sent to Nyasaland: Two platoons of mobile police from Northern Rhodesia; detachments of the British South Africa Police from Southern Rhodesia, and a platoon of the Tanganyika Police Force which has now returned to Tanganyika.

59. Miss Herbison

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when he expects to be able to dispense with the assistance of Rhodesian troops at present in Nyasaland for purposes of security.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

When the Governor is satisfied that peaceful conditions are re-established.