HC Deb 07 May 1947 vol 437 c404
11. Colonel Wheatley

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when he proposes to reassume responsibility for the administration of Somaliland.

Mr. Creech Jones

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War and I recently agreed that the time had not yet come for the Colonial Office to resume responsibility for British Somaliland. The matter is, however, being kept under constant review by the two Departments.

Colonel Wheatley

Can the Secretary of State say whether he has any plans for the future of this very difficult country?

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes, Sir. There has been a considerable amount of thought given to the future development and governmental planning of Somaliland.