§ 8. Mr. WELLOCKasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, what has 917 been the attitude of the Afghan factions towards the British Mission or Consulates?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINThe various parties have all respected the sanctity of the British Legation at Kabul, although considerable material damage was done to the buildings last December, when the Legation lay in the line of fire between the forces of King Amanullah and Habibulla Khan. Similarly, the postion of the British Consul at Jalalabad appears to have been respected by all parties, although there has been a report, not confirmed, that the Consulate suffered damage in the course of the disturbances. No disturbances have taken place in the area of the British Consulate at Kandahar.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYHas my right hon. Friend seen the report, which I hope is wrong, that it is proposed to withdraw Sir Francis Humphrys and his staff from Kabul?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI do not think that question arises. If my hon. and gallant Friend wishes to ask a question on the subject, perhaps he will be good enough to put it on the Paper.
§ Mr. WELLOCKCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the recent bombing accident on the frontier has had any effect upon the Afghans?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNot as far I know.