HC Deb 01 April 1925 vol 182 c1288
20. Sir ROBERT HAMILTON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs with regard to the joint conference recently arranged by the British Consul at Maji, a Sudan Government post, between the Sudanese local official, the British Consul from Maji, and an accredited official mission of Abyssinians, whether the Abyssinian mission was accompanied by an armed force; what was the object of this conference; what were the results obtained; and whether there were any subsequent incidents involving the welfare of British subjects and British-protected subjects, respectively?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I know nothing of any such conference at Maji.

Sir R. HAMILTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman inquire if I give him the information?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

If the hon. Gentleman shows me reason for an inquiry, I will make one; but I know nothing.