HC Deb 29 April 1909 vol 4 cc466-7
Mr. JOHN ROBERTSON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Egyptian Government has in contemplation the creation of a Ministry of Agriculture; whether it has been in negotiation with the Khedivial Society of Agriculture with this object; and, if so, when the appointment of a Ministry of Agriculture can be expected?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir Edward Grey)

I have received no information to the effect that the Egyptian Government contemplate the creation of a Ministry of Agriculture, but will inquire.