8. Commander SOUTH BYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether there have been any negotiations with regard to the ownership of Jan Mayen Island, in the Arctic Ocean; and what is the present position of the different claims to the ownership of the island?
Mr. A. HENDERSONHis Majesty's Government are now discussing with the Norwegian Government the position created by the Norwegian decree of annexation of Jan Mayen Island, of 8th May, 1929. I am not at present in a position to make any further statement.
Commander SOUTH BYIs the right hon. Gentleman hopeful that this matter will be brought to a satisfactory conclusion in the near future?