§ 44. Mr. THURTLEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if any representations have been received from the Government of Afghanistan regarding the construction of the railway through the Khyber Pass; and, if so, what is the nature of these?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINSome representations were received two or three years ago to the effect that misgivings were felt in Afghanistan as to the object of the railway. I hope that any such misgivings have since been removed by a realisation of the fact that its construction implies no motive inimical to Afghanistan but should, on the other hand, be a source of advantage to that country.
§ Mr. THURTLEMay I take it that no more recent representations have been received than those referred to by the right hon. Gentleman?