§ MR. A. J. BALFOURasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether, in consequence of the 543 illness of Sir Edward Malet and Mr. Cookson, and in view of the present critical state of affairs in Egypt, Her Majesty's Government intend to strengthen the diplomatic staff in that Country?
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKEThis matter has already been receiving the attention of Her Majesty's Government. A junior member of the Diplomatic Service leaves for Alexandria this day, and further steps will be taken to strengthen the staff.