HC Deb 23 June 1959 vol 607 c123W
Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Somali students are taking engineering courses in the United Kingdom; and what plans he has for increasing these numbers.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Eight, including one who is undertaking pre-university studies. A further four will arrive in September.

The number is expected to increase progressively as suitable students come forward from the secondary school, which has recently been doubled in size.