§ MR. W. LOWTHERasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether Colonel Stanton has resigned his post as Her Majesty's Agent and Consul General in Egypt; and, whether Colonel Stanton's successor has been or is about to be appointed?
§ VISCOUNT ENFIELDSir, Colonel Stanton has not resigned his post as Her Majesty's Agent and Consul General in Egypt. He is about quitting his post for a period of leave which has been granted to him, and temporary arrangements have been made for the performance of the Consul General's duties during this absence.