§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement upon the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Somali Republic.
§ Mr. George BrownI am glad to say that diplomatic relations were resumed on 5th January. It is intended that Ambassadors should arive in Mogadishu and London respectively by the end of this month. In the meantime, the former Protecting Powers continue to carry out appropriate functions on behalf of the two Governments.