§ 32. Mr. COCKSasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now able to make a statement regarding the publication of the McMahon-Hussein correspondence?
§ Dr. SHIELSNo, Sir; I am not yet in a position to make a statement; and it may be a few weeks before I am able to do so.
§ Mr. COCKSWill it be convenient to the hon. Member if I put down a question in a fortnight's or a month's time?
§ Dr. SHIELSI think a month's time would be better.
Earl WINTERTONDoes the hon. Gentleman's Department propose to consult any of the high officials who were concerned at the period in question with the policy which came from this exchange of correspondence?
§ Dr. SHIELSOther Departments and appropriate persons will be consulted.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREIs the Government of India being consulted?
Earl WINTERTONCan the hon. Member tell us definitely that the Departments which were concerned at the time with the Government of India are being consulted, because this is really a very important matter.
§ Dr. SHIELSYes, Sir.