§ MR. WOOTTON ISAACSON (Tower Hamlets, Stepney)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is true that France declines to discuss any proposals for the application of the economies resulting from the conversion of the Egyptian Debt; and whether the money so saved will be employed in paying the corvée in spite of France's refusal, or ear-marked until her sanction is obtained?
§ SIR J. FERGUSSONThe French Government have postponed the discussion, but we understand that they will shortly be prepared to resume it. It is not likely that any arrangements will be made until the matter has been further discussed with the Powers.