HC Deb 07 June 1920 vol 130 cc24-5
30. Mr. OMSBY-GORE

asked the Prime Minister what steps, if any, are being taken to bring to an end the hostilities between the Wahabis under the Emir Ibn Saoud and the Kingdom of Hedjaz?

The PRIME MINISTER

As to the relations between Emir Ibn Saoud and the King of the Hedjaz, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply returned to the hon. Member for the Wrekin on 3rd June. His Majesty's Government are using every endeavour to bring about a settlement of such differences as are outstanding between the two rulers.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Is the matter being dealt with by the India Office or the Foreign Office?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am not sure it is not Marshal Allenby.

Mr. PALMER

Does a state of war exist between these two potentates?

The PRIME MINISTER

There has never been a state of peace.