§ MR. TOTTENHAMasked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether any, and, if so, what, sum has been authorized by the Government to be expended out of Imperial Funds, by the proper authorities in the Islands of Cyprus and Malta in aid of the refugees from Egypt; and, whether, up to this date any expenditure has been incurred by such authorities from sources other than those of private charity?
§ MR. EVELYN ASHLEYSir, as to Cyprus, our information is that the Cyprus Government has spent some very insignificant amounts in aiding the refugees, and that the great bulk of the refugees there are not destitute. As to Malta, the Government there is drawing out of the Island Exchequer considerable sums, and the Colonial Office is at this moment in communication with the Treasury as to what assistance should be given from Imperial Funds.