§ MR. GIBSONasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether the Government have yet considered the memorial of Mrs. Ribton, widow of the late Herbert Ribton, C.E. (who was murdered at Alexandria on 11th June last), to be given some compensation for the loss of her husband, whose death deprived her and her family of their means of subsistence; whether any communication has been made to the Egyptian Government on the subject; and, if so, with what result; and, when it is expected that the claim of Mrs. Ribton will be considered and settled?
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKESir, Mrs. Ribton's claim has been received at the Foreign Office, and inquiry has been made at Cairo whether it was understood that the claims for indemnities to families of British subjects murdered during the riots should be laid before the International Commission, or whether the Egyptian Government would prefer to deal with them separately.
§ MR. GIBSONHas any answer been received?
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKENo, Sir; the Question was only asked a few days ago.