37. Mr. Dugdaleasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is satisfied with the security arrangements in the State of Lahej.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe recent discovery of a quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives at Dar Saad on the borders of the Colony indicates the need to keep a careful watch on the situation and I am satisfied that this is being done; the removal or departure of the Jifris has in itself led to an improvement in the situation. I am also glad to state that the Lahej Regular Army and general population are co-operating in a friendly manner with Government Guards now in the area, and that the general atmosphere has greatly improved.
Mr. DugdaleIs my right hon. Friend aware that when the Governor ordered the arrest of the three Jifris brothers, one escaped by driving in a car straight down the main road, changing his car, and then driving across the frontier into the Yemen? Does he think that the security arrangements are altogether satisfactory if this can be done?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe important thing is that he has left British protected territory.