§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that Somalis find difficulty in becoming law students in the United Kingdom; and whether he will take steps to remedy this state of affairs.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI know of no special difficulties in the way of qualified Somalis undertaking law studies in the United Kingdom. I understand from the Governor that it has recently been decided to assist a suitable Somali to study law at an English University.
§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many students from the Somaliland Protectorate are 198W obtaining higher education in the United Kingdom at universities, technical colleges and teachers training colleges, respectively; and his plans for increasing the numbers now studying.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThree at universities; eleven at technical colleges, and four at teacher training colleges. The Governor has very much in mind plans for fitting Somalis to qualify for higher education and, as the hon. Member was informed in my reply of the 23rd February, my Educational Adviser is to pay a visit to the Somaliland Protectorate as soon as possible.