HC Deb 31 May 1961 vol 641 c15W
13. Commander Kerans

asked the Secretary of State for War how many entries he has had from Nigeria and Ghana into the Regular Army in 1960 and 1961 to date.

Mr. Ramsden

The number of people still in the Army who were enlisted between the 1st January, 1960, and the 31st April, 1961, from Nigeria were 2 men and 1 woman, and from Ghana nil.

14. Commander Kerans

asked the Secretary of State for War how many officers and other ranks from Ghana and Nigeria are undergoing training in the United Kingdom by arrangement.

Mr. Ramsden

There are 23 officers, 11 officer cadets, and 25 other ranks from Ghana, and 12 officers, 23 officer cadets, and 7 other ranks from Nigeria at present on courses in the United Kingdom.

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