HC Deb 18 June 1930 vol 240 c389
32. Mr. COCKS

asked 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. SHIELS

No, 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. COCKS

Will it be convenient to the hon. Member if I put down a question in a fortnight's or a month's time?

Dr. SHIELS

I think a month's time would be better.

Earl WINTERTON

Does 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. SHIELS

Other Departments and appropriate persons will be consulted.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Is the Government of India being consulted?

Earl WINTERTON

Can 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. SHIELS

Yes, Sir.