§ SIR GEORGE CAMPBELLasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether, in the event of the British occupation and Military protection of Egypt being continued for several years, in accordance with the Anglo-French agreement, it is proposed that the ordinary cost of the British troops kept there (apart from the head money for foreign service expenses now paid by Egypt), and the cost of any 674 necessary Military operations, should be charged against the Revenue of the protected country or against the British taxpayer?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONThe question of the charge on the Egyptian Treasury for the Army of Occupation forms part of the general question of Egyptian finance now before the Conference. I am afraid, therefore, that I cannot answer my hon. Friend's Question at present.
§ MR. ASHMEAD-BARTLETTHave orders been given for the despatch of troops to Egypt?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONNo, Sir; no orders have been given for the despatch of any additional troops to Egypt.