Situation (Hansard, 13 June 1956)

§ 22. Mr. J. Johnson
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement upon the political situation in Aden.

§ Mr. Lennox-Boyd
There have been no significant developments since the visit by my noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State.

§ Mr. Johnson
Will the Minister agree that both the Yemen and Saudi Arabia cast covetous eyes on the Protectorate? Following the statement of the noble Lord the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, the tribesmen want a clearer statement about policy. We need to make it clear that they are in our care, and that we shall look after them. They want to know what Her Majesty's Government are doing in this matter.

§ Mr. Lennox-Boyd
I am glad to have this and every other opportunity to reassure the people of the Colony of Aden and the Protectorate that we have every intention of continuing to discharge our great responsibilities in both areas.

§ Mr. Rankin
On a point of order. I hope that the Secretary of State is not taking Question No. 34 with Question No. 22. although my Question is on the same lines.

§ Mr. Lennox-Boyd
No, but I am clad to repeat my assurance.