§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he can furnish any information as to an attack on British levies in the Zhob Valley?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe Government of India have reported that a detachment of thirteen of the Zhob Levy Corps, escorting rations, was attacked on the morning of 20th April at close quarters in a narrow defile by a large number of armed men, who killed eleven of the levies and escaped across the Afghan border, taking carbines and ammunition. The identity of the attacking party is not yet established, but they are believed to have been a gang of outlaws.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYWhat action are the Government going to take?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThey are endeavouring to obtain the identity of the outlaws first. Until that is established no definite action can be taken.