HC Deb 17 February 1930 vol 235 c895
8. Colonel HOWARD-BURY

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he has any information with regard to tribal unrest on the Indian frontier and in Afghanistan; whether the Kabul-Peshawar road is still open; and when it is expected that His Majesty's Minister will be able to proceed to Kabul?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Arthur Henderson)

I have been asked to reply. A certain section of the Shinwari tribe captured the Afghan frontier post of Spina Kotha, on the Kabul-Peshawar road on the 10th February, but this post was recaptured by Afghan regulars on the 13th February. Communication on the road was suspended during this disturbance, but so far as I am aware will now be restored. His Majesty's Minister left London this morning, and it is expected that he will be able to reach Kabul sometime in March.

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