§ COLONEL NORTHasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether all the newspaper correspondents now in Egypt have signed the Rules laid down by him for their guidance; whether, in accordance with paragraph 7, a staff officer has been named to supervise all Press matters; whether, in compliance with paragraph 8, the article relative to the picket of the King's Own Rifle Corps was sent through him; and, if so, why, in accordance with the power granted to him, it was not stopped; and, if it was not submitted to him, whether that correspondent will be allowed to remain with the Army?
§ MR. CHILDERSSir, in reply to my hon. and gallant Friend, I have to say that the rules laid down for newspaper correspondents only took effect from the 4th of August, and will be transmitted this week to the General commanding in 1140 Egypt. Sir Garnet Wolseley will, on his arrival, appoint a Staff officer for the purpose of supervision. The telegram of which my hon. and gallant Friend very properly complains appeared on the 2nd of August. As the correspondent in question will certainly not be allowed to be employed under the new regulations, I do not think any further notice of the telegram necessary.