§ 9. Sir G. SCOTT ROBERTSONasked the Under-Secretary for India what is the present position of affairs at Muscat; has the fighting ceased; have the rebels been defeated effectually; have any of His Majesty's ships been actively engaged recently, or have any of His Majesty's Indian military forces been engaged at all up to date?
§ Mr. C. ROBERTSThere has been little change in the situation at Maskat during the last six weeks. So far as I am aware, there has been no renewal of fighting; but it would not be correct to assume that the rebels have sustained an 1068 effective defeat. None of His Majesty's ships have been actively engaged since the incidents mentioned in my reply to the hon. Member of 21st May took place; and it has been found possible to reduce the number of vessels on duty in Maskat waters. British Indian troops have not been engaged.
§ Sir G. SCOTT ROBERTSONHas the British Indian contingent been withdrawn?
§ Mr. C. ROBERTSNo British Indian troops have been engaged in these operations.