HC Deb 06 March 1956 vol 549 cc180-1W
65. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for War when it is his intention to permit Somalis to take the Queen's Commission.

Mr. F. Maclean

As from 1st January next there will be nothing to prevent the grant of the Queen's Commission in the British Army to any suitable Somali. So far no scheme has been worked out for the commissioning of Somali officers in the Somaliland Scouts.