HC Deb 11 July 1938 vol 338 cc943-4W
Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that Italy is being permitted to obtain recruits for her Ethiopian army from the native population in British Somaliland; and whether he will take appropriate action in the matter?

Mr. M. MacDonald

It is not the fact that recruiting for the Italian forces is being permitted to take place in British Somaliland. The second part of the question does not therefore arise.