HC Deb 28 February 1899 vol 67 cc794-5
SIR E. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT (Sheffield, Ecclesall)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India whether there is any foundation for the reports now current regarding the death of the Ameer of Afghanistan?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (Lord GEORGE HAMILTON,) Middlesex, Ealing

I have heard from the Viceroy that there is absolutely no confirmation of the reports referred to in the honourable Member's Question.