HC Deb 08 March 1956 vol 549 c228W
Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why there is no lady doctor in the whole of the British Somaliland Protectorate, particularly in view of the fact that this is a Moslem community; and whether he will take action in the matter.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The Somaliland Government have in the past employed women doctors on a temporary basis, and are at present considering the permanent appointment of women medical officers.

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