– in the House of Commons at on 29 April 1929.
Colonel Victor Cazalet
, Chippenham
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any decision has yet been taken in regard to the conditions governing the West African Colonial Service; and whether it is proposed to make any alteration in the 18 months' tour?
Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery
, Birmingham Sparkbrook
No, Sir. The question is still under survey.
Colonel Victor Cazalet
, Chippenham
When are we likely to have the decision, especially in regard to the 18 months tour?
Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery
, Birmingham Sparkbrook
The whole matter is being considered and discussed with all the authorities concerned. I hope, when Sir Samuel Wilson comes back, it may be possible to arrive at a decision, but I cannot give a definite undertaking that the decision will be at variance with the present system.
Lieut-Colonel Leo Amery
, Birmingham Sparkbrook
No, but he was in West Africa a little time ago and has naturally taken part in these consultations.
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