MR. LABOUCEREasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether any satisfactory arrangement has been come to in regard to the maintenance of the Egyptian exiles now in Ceylon?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEThe Egyptian Government has, with great liberality, made an additional contribution of £500 to the sum already provided. It has been decided to allot this increase according to the needs of the prisoners, and to utilize £20 a month for the maintenance of Arabi, who is the poorest. The remainder will be placed at the disposal of the Governor of Ceylon for the support or accommodation of the other exiles.
§ MR. LABOUCHEREThat, I presume, is in addition to what Arabi Pasha has already received?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEYes; an addition of £20 a month.