HC Deb 23 July 1930 vol 241 cc2128-9
21. Mr. COCKS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to make a statement regarding the publication of the McMahon-Hussein correspondence?

Dr. SHIELS

No, Sir. The matter is receiving attention, but I cannot yet make any statement.

Mr. COCKS

Does the hon. Gentleman hope to be able to make a statement before the end of the Session?

Dr. SHIELS

I should like to be, and I hope to be in a position to make a statement, but the matter is very difficult and complicated. I cannot undertake to make a statement, but I will try to do so.

Colonel HOWARD-BURY

What are the difficulties that are causing all this delay?

Dr. SHIELS

I think they are very familiar to the hon. and gallant Gentleman.