21. Mr. MALONEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether there has been any attempt made to renew conversations with King Ibn Saud since the breakdown of conversations at Jedda; what have been the terms of conversations; and what the results?
§ Mr. AMERYNegotiations for the settlement of outstanding differences are still proceeding with King Ibn Saud. Until these negotiations reach a conclusion it would not be in the public interest for me to disclose the basis on which they are proceeding or the results so far achieved.