HC Deb 21 February 1962 vol 654 c45W
32. Sir W. Teeling

asked the Lord Privy Seal how the contingents from each of the United Nations sent to the Congo are recruited; if they are serving soldiers of their own countries; and how long they have been trained.

Mr. Godber

Recruitment of United Nations forces for the Congo is effected by the Secretary-General, who himself approaches the countries concerned and invites them to furnish contingents. The recruitment and training of each contingent is a matter for the country concerned.

33. Sir W. Teeling

asked the Lord Privy Seal how many Swedish civilians have been recruited by the United Nations to serve in the Congo; what are their ages; and how long they have been trained for service in Africa.

Mr. Godber

The recruitment of civil staff for the United Nations operation in the Congo is a matter entirely within the competence of the Secretary-General.