§ SIR GEORGE CAMPBELLasked the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether, in view of the early expiry of the obligation of the Egyptian Government to accept the jurisdiction of the International Courts, Her Majesty's Government will at present refrain from again giving to Courts, practically Foreign, jurisdiction over the Government and revenues of Egypt, and power to seize and sell the lands of the Egyptians, free from the control of any Egyptian Legislature, and will reserve these questions till the position of the Egyptian Government and Legislature is settled?
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKEThe period of the duration of the international tribunals in Egypt was prolonged by agreement to the 1st February, 1883. The International Commission appointed to consider what amendments might advantageously be introduced in their constitution, and procedure, and in the laws which they administer, has not concluded its labours, and a further prolongation will probably be agreed to. Her Majesty's Government are only one 1124 Power out of 14 having a voice in this matter.