§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKEasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether Her Majesty's Government are continuing negotiations for the appointment of an International Commission of Liquidation in relation to Egyptian 796 finance; and, if so, whether such negotiations are likely to lead soon to the appointment of such Commission; and, whether, before concurring in the appointment of such a Commission, Her Majesty's Government will ascertain from the Law Officers of the Crown whether the decisions of the Commission can be made binding on British subjects, and that Her Majesty's Government will not render themselves responsible for any loss incurred by British creditors in consequence of such decisions?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERSir, negotiations are in progress with other Powers for the appointment of an International Commission in Egypt; but it is at present impossible to say whether they will or will not be successful. Until the conditions are decided it will be premature to make any statement with regard to the second part of the Question; but the subject will not be lost sight of.