§ 29. Major Wallasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is satisfied that adequate forces exist in Aden to support adjacent allied sheikhs against marauding tribesmen armed and encouraged by foreign Powers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydYes, Sir. I am satisfied that the land and air forces in Aden Colony and Protectorates which have been strengthened during the last year, are adequate.
§ Major WallWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that satisfactory reply, may I ask if he will confirm that in the event of aggression these forces would be available to support our allies in that part of the Aden Peninsula?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydMost certainly, Sir.