§ 6. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked whether he has any information showing that the Peruvian Government have, since the publication of Sir Roger Casement's Report, contemplated giving to Señor Arana 9 a definite title to the Putumayo concession; and, if so, will he cause immediate inquiries to be made at Lima on the subject?
§ Mr. ACLANDThe answer is in the negative.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSWhich part of my question is in the negative, whether he has any information or whether he will cause immediate inquiries to be made?
§ Mr. ACLANDThe question was as to whether my right hon. Friend has any information and the answer to that question is in the negative.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSHas the hon. Gentleman seen the statement made by Señor Arana in the Chancery Court some time ago?
§ Mr. ACLANDYes. I assume the information referred to would be information upon which he could rely.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSIf you have not had any information, will the hon. Gentleman make inquiries?
§ Mr. ACLANDCertainly we will.