§ 14. Mr. Noel-Bakerasked the Prime Minister whether he has now considered sending officials from the Government of Aden to visit the island of Djebel Zukur in order to investigate the allegations that the island has been occupied by Italian troops; and what has been done in this connection?
§ Mr. ButlerThe authorities at Aden are aware of the necessity of furnishing information upon points of this kind, and the reports in question have been brought to their notice.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerIn view of the strategic importance of this island and the persistent reports from reliable sources, is it not desirable to exercise our undoubted right to clear the matter up by sending someone to inquire?
§ Mr. ButlerI have said that the reports in question have been brought to the notice of the authorities in Aden.