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Oral Answers to Questions — West Indies Regiment

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 25 July 1951.

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Photo of Bernard Braine Bernard Braine , Billericay 12:00, 25 July 1951

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will now state what steps he has taken to discuss with the various Governments concerned the re-forming of the West Indies Regiment.

Photo of Mr Thomas Cook Mr Thomas Cook , Dundee East

I am unable at present to add to what I said on the subject during the debate on the West Indies on 11th July.

Photo of Bernard Braine Bernard Braine , Billericay

Since the revival of this Regiment, which served with great distinction in the past, will be generally approved of in the West Indies, and will make a substantial contribution to Commonwealth defence, can the Under-Secretary tell us what are the reasons for the continued delay in getting a decision in this matter?

Photo of Mr Thomas Cook Mr Thomas Cook , Dundee East

Because local governments have to be consulted in the matter.

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