HC Deb 05 May 1884 vol 287 c1332
MR. CHAPLIN

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in reference to the Despatch numbered 86, and dated Cairo, 14th February, 1884, in the Egyptian Papers, No. 12, 1884, Whether the statement which it contains, viz.— Examination of archives shows that some telegrams passed between Sir Edward Malet and General Hicks besides those sent home; but they do not appear to add materially to the information in your Lordship's possession, is substantially correct?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

Yes; the statement is substantially correct. The Blue Book contains the despatches and telegrams in question, and at page 182 the views of Her Majesty's Government thereupon.