HC Deb 25 February 1948 vol 447 c1940
25. Mr. Wilson Harris

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what report he has received from the British representative regarding the death of the King of the Yemen and three of his sons.

Mr. Bevin

There is no British representative in the Yemen. The Governor of Aden, through whom are conducted His Majesty's Government's relations with that country, has received information from Sana'a of the death of the Imam Yehia. His Majesty's Government are unable to confirm the report that three of the late Imam's sons are also dead.

Mr. Wilson Harris

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether the reports from the Governor of Aden suggest that these deaths were due to natural causes, or otherwise?

Mr. Bevin

I have no definite information on that.