§ Mr. LONSDALEasked if the position of Great Britain, with reference to the suppression of the arms traffic, would be strengthened by the waiving by France of her treaty rights with Muscat; and if any negotiations have recently taken place with France on this subject?
§ Sir E. GREYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answers given by the Under Secretary of State for India to the hon. Member for West Staffordshire on 16th February and 7th March.