HC Deb 29 June 1883 vol 280 c1867
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL (for Mr. GORST)

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether his attention has been drawn to a Reuter's Telegram from Alexandria, dated the 25th of June, to the effect that— The functionaries of the different consulates have voted addresses to Omar Pacha Lufti in recognition of the real services rendered by him as Governor of Alexandria on June 11th 1882, the day of the massacre; and, whether the functionaries of the British Consulate took part in this address; and, if so, whether they acted on instructions from the 'Foreign Office or with the permission of the Foreign Office?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

The Foreign Office have no information whatever with regard to this matter.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

Perhaps the noble Lord will be good enough to say whether he will at onto seek information?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

It is very possible we may shortly have a despatch from Sir Edward Malet in which this matter may be referred to.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

I, or rather my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Chatham (Mr. Gorst), will repeat the Question on Monday. Then we shall expect to have an answer.