HC Deb 08 April 1878 vol 239 cc857-8
SIR GEORGE CAMPBELL

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether it is to be quite understood that Mr. Rivers-Wilson was not designated by Her Majesty's Government to inquire into the affairs of Egypt, but was lent on an application for his services?

MR. BOURKE

Yes, Sir; that is so. The Khedive asked for Mr. Rivers-Wilson's services, and Her Majesty's Government have given Mr. Wilson leave of absence in consequence.