§ Colonel YATE(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for India whether he can give the House any information regarding the Afghan conversations?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe Viceroy informs me that the conversations at Mussoorie have been temporarily suspended, as both parties have found it necessary to refer to their respective 1231 Governments for further instructions The principal British delegate has proceeded to Simla to consult the Government of India, while the Afghan delegates are communicating with their Government by telegraph.
§ Colonel YATECan the right hon. Gentleman also say anything with regard to the present state of affairs in the Afghan border?
§ Mr. MONTAGUMy hon. and gallant Friend will have seen from the newspapers that there have been raids on the frontier, but whether by Afghans, or by insurgents, or with the authority of the Afghan Government, I cannot say. Strong representations have been made to the delegates at Mussoorie, and that is one of the points on which they are in communication with their Government.