§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make any statement with reference to the present position of affairs in Somaliland and the operations of the Mullah?
§ Colonel SEELYNo definite change has taken place in the position of attairs in Somaliland, but, as I stated in reply to a question last week, reports have been received of disaffection and desertion among the Mullah's followers.
§ Mr. ASHLEYHas the hon. Gentleman received any report from Sir Reginald Wingate?
§ Colonel SEELYNot yet. We do not expect to receive his report for some little time.