HC Deb 23 July 1956 vol 557 c6W
54. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that the British Somali Protectorate Government have approximately 200 illalos or tribal police in the Reserved Area and the Haud for the purpose of guarding the interests of British Somalis in that area; and whether he will consider increasing the number to 700 as permitted in the Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement of 1954, in view of the threatening action now taken by Ethiopian forces.

Mr. Hare

The Protectorate Government formerly considered 200 illalos in the territories sufficient for their function of maintaining law and order among British tribes when grazing there. That number has recently been increased by 100, and my right hon. Friend is awaiting the recommendations of the Governor who is already considering whether he wants more.

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