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CHAPTER V.
ADMINI STRATI ON REPORT OB THE KUWAIT
POLITICAL AGENCY EOR THE YEAR 1942.
I_.__THE POLITICAL AGENCY, "
personnel.
(a) Major T. Kickinbotham, O.B.E • i of the Indian Political
Service held charge throughout the year.

(b) Major A.L. Greenway, M.B.E •» performed the duties of
Quarantine Medical Officer and held charge of the Government
Dispensary throughout the year.
II. THE RULING FAMILY.

(a) His Highness Shaikh Sir Ahmad al Jabir As Subah, K.C.I.E.,
C.S.I • > the Ruler, or Arair, of Kuwait had a very serious heart
attack at the beginning of April and for some weeks his condition
was critical. He was ably attended by Doctor L.C. Scudder of

the Arabian Mission who was assisted from time to time by Doctors
Maclean and Marsh from the Anglo-lranian Oil Company at Abadan.
His Highness' health had much improved by the end of the year and
he had resumed, in a mild way, his hawking expeditions, but there

is still cause for anxiety as another and possibly fatal attack
may occur at any time.
At one time it was thought advisable for him to spend the
hottest months of the year in a milder climate than that of Kuwait

but the difficulties of travel in war time forced his medical
advisers to abandon the scheme and the Shaikh remained in Kuwait
territory throughout the year.
lb) There have been few changes in the Government appointments

held by members of the family. Shaikh Abdulla as Salim As Subah,
C.I.E •» has remained President of the Advisory Council but had
paid little attention to affairs of State and has spent two thirds
of the year living in Eailacha Island, During the Ruler's illness

he was the reverse of useful, paying little heed to the medical
officers' advice and generally behaving in a foolish manner.
Kuwait does not lose by his frequent expeditions to his island

home and would express no regrets if he were to abide there
permanently. He has considerable influence in politios but his
power hai declined somewhat and his general health leaves much

to be desired. He visited Baghdad during November for medical