HC Deb 10 July 1907 vol 177 c1594
MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that members of the Bar practising before the native Courts in Egypt are compelled to defend prisoners gratuitously; whether, upon failure to appear for the defence after selection by the Court, a fine of £50 may be inflicted upon them; and whether he will advise the Egyptian Government to alter the system.

(Answered by Secretary Sir Edward Grey.) I am not aware of the system which obtains in regard to this point; but I do not see that I can advantageously interfere in a matter of this kind which concerns the Egyptian Government.