§ Sir A. Hurdasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what reduction has recently been made in the number of uniformed men in the Kenya Police, and for what reasons; and if the Governor is fully satisfied that the strength of the police is sufficient in the present circumstances of Kenya to maintain order and apprehend law-breakers.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThe Kenya Colony Estimates for 1961–62 provides for a reduction of 545 posts in the uniformed branches of the Kenya Police Force. Of this number, 83 posts have been required to police the Royal Naval Armaments Depot, Mtongwe, which from 1st July, 1961, will be the task of the new Admiralty Police Force in Kenya. 100 posts are accounted for by a reduction in the number of recruits under training, which has been made possible by a slowing
28Wmade to carry troops in ships forming part of Her Majesty's fleet should the transport of troops to a danger area be urgently required.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingYes. Virtually all warships are capable of transporting troops to an operational area in times of need.