HC Deb 07 June 1961 vol 641 c99W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in view of the resurgence of Mau Mau in Kenya, and the growing apprehension among European settlers and loyal Africans, why he has recently permitted a reduction in the strength of the Kenya Police by 462 uniformed men and 58 civilian employees.

Mr. Iain Macleod

In a Written Reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Newbury (Sir A. Hurd) on 31st May, I explained the circumstances in which it had been possible to make certain economies in the establishment of the Kenya Police Force.

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