UK Government Recognition of Somaliland

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:47 pm on 18 January 2022.

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Photo of Gavin Williamson Gavin Williamson Conservative, South Staffordshire 5:47, 18 January 2022

I am not sure whether you are an expert on Somaliland affairs, Madam Deputy Speaker, but this is the opportunity for you to brush up on them. The hon. Lady makes an important point, but there has already been a referendum in Somaliland, and it was absolutely clear about the wishes of the Somaliland people: they want to see recognition, to be independent and to have that independent state. However, if that is a hurdle to establishing international recognition for Somaliland, the Somaliland Government may wish to look at that.