HC Deb 19 November 1952 vol 507 cc162-3W
68. Mr. E. L. Mallalieu

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many miles of road exist in that part of British Somaliland which lies to the west of the meridian passing immediately to the east of Burao; and how many to the east of that line.

Mr. Lyttelton

Approximately 1,200 miles and 1,700 miles.

69. Mr. E. L. Mallalieu

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Government schools there are in that part of British Somaliland which lies to the west of the meridian passing immediately to the east of Burao; how many to the east of that line; and what proportion of the population lives on either side of that line.

Mr. Lyttelton

Fifteen west and two east; many boys from the east attend three central schools, situated in the west, where boarding facilities are available. About one-third of the population live east of the Burao meridian.