§ Mr. Fisherasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement about the recent arrest of an Egyptian agent in Aden.
§ Mr. GreenwoodI assume that the hon. Member is referring to Mohammed Abdu Abdul Wali Abbas whose detention was reported inThe Times and other newspapers on 16th January. This man was detained by the security authorities in Aden on 26th December for investigation of his status and activities.
He is being held pending the outcome of further inquiries.