§ MR. LABOUCHEREasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether Arabi Pacha and the other Egyptians who have been banished from Egypt, and who are now in Ceylon, are retained there as prisoners; and, if so, by what Law?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICENo, Sir; Arabi Pasha is not retained as a prisoner, but remains in Ceylon in 306 accordance with a solemn undertaking in writing, which was signed by himself, and witnessed by his European counsel, to the effect that he would remove to any locality indicated by the Egyptian Government, and there remain until invited to change his abode.
§ SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFFasked by what means the authorities in Ceylon could enforce this order on the part of the Egyptian Government?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEsaid, he must ask the hon. Gentleman to give him Notice of that Question.