§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the need of Somali students and workers 7W in the United Kingdom for a Somali House in London on the lines of the other Colonial Territories, such as Mauritius and Tanganyika; and whether he will consider a scheme for this purpose.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI do not know of any demand for the establishment of a Somali House in London which would justify the considerable expenditure involved. The welfare of Somali students in the United Kingdom is undertaken by the Student Liaison Officer in the Colonial Office and by the British Council. In addition, a retired senior officer of the Protectorate Government has recently been appointed a part time welfare officer to investigate any special difficulties or representations of Somali students and residents in the United Kingdom and to assist them in bringing these to the notice of the appropriate authorities.