§ 13. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will now make a statement regarding the extension of self-government to Somaliland and the association of the Protectorate and the Trust Territory for this purpose.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. and learned Member for Brigg (Mr. E. L. Mallalieu) on 25th January.
§ purpose; and how they have been financed.
§ Mr. HareThere are ten such statutory bodies. As the other details are long and complicated, I will, with permission, circulate them in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ The following have been set up by the Government of the Eastern Region of Nigeria:
§ Mr. BrockwayIn view of the fact that the delegation from Somaliland came here in January, and that it was then indicated that a statement would subsequently be made, will the right hon. Gentleman make a statement at any early date, reassuring the people of British Somaliland that they will have an opportunity to join the people of the Trust Territory if they so desire?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe are here building for the future, and I think it is extremely important that great care and 379 consideration should be given to the statement which I shall make, which will not be very long delayed.