HC Deb 19 February 1884 vol 284 c1344
MR. ASHMEAD-BAETLETT

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether the Sultan of Turkey, who is Sovereign of Egyptian Territory, has given his consent to the abandonment of the Soudan, which Her Majesty's Ministers are now forcing upon the Khedive?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

The Sultan has not expressed his assent; but the withdrawal of the Egyptian troops from the interior of the Soudan is made without any derogation of His Majesty's rights.

MR. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT

asked whether the Sultan had been consulted before this policy was adopted as to his rights?

LORD EDMOND EITZMAURICE

That is a further Question, of which I beg the hon. Member to give Notice.