HC Deb 25 January 1956 vol 548 c31W
73. Mr. E. L. Mallalieu

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the policy of Her Majesty's Government in relation to the future of the present British Somaliland and of Somalia, and their future integration and independence.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

As stated in the communiqué issued after my recent talks with a delegation from the Somaliland Protectorate future policy there is under consideration and it will be a few months before any announcement can be made. The Trust Territory of Somalia is due to become independent in 1960.