§ 22. Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action is being taken to make the Legislative Council in British Somaliland more representative, and to extend general development and education in the territory.
§ Mr. ProfumoI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave to him on 1st April.
§ Mr. BrockwayIs the hon. Gentleman aware that that reply did not cover all the points which are raised in this Question? As Italian Somaliland is to have independence in 1960, and in view 1087 of the danger in that situation with the absence of political advance in British Somaliland and in its social and economic conditions, which may create a very difficult situation, will the right hon. Gentleman give the attention of his Department to these necessary developments?
§ Mr. ProfumoIt would be better to await the Report of the Constitutional Commission.