HC Deb 04 November 1958 vol 594 c754
26. Mr. Albu

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has now received the comments of the Governor of the Somaliland Protectorate on the Report of the Commission on Unofficial Membership of the Legislative Council; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I have received and am considering the Governor's recommendations. He is returning to London for further discussions this week—to morrow, actually—and I am therefore unable to make any further statement now.

Mr. Albu

While we all welcome the announcement made by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster of an increase in propaganda and information services, will the right hon. Gentleman recognise that speed in actual Somalisation and constitutional advance is likely to have a more impressive effect upon the inhabitants?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I think that is very important when coupled with efficiency.

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