§ Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India whether any endeavours are being made to establish a direct mail service between Aden and Basra or between Aden and Karachi, with a view to speedier communication with the troops in Mesopotamia?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe Government of India have considered the question of establishing such a service and have decided against it. The proposal is impracticable owing to dearth of shipping.