§ Mr. MACKARNESSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information that it is the intention of the Government of Egypt to introduce a measure giving powers to the Executive to deport suspected persons without charge or trial; and, if so, whether he could state the grounds for such a measure and the conditions under which it is proposed to put it into operation?
§ Sir E. GREYA measure for dealing with a certain category of persons, who constitute a grave danger to public security, by placing them under police supervision has been promulgated by the Egyptian Government with the approval of the Legislative Council. The details of this measure and the reasons which have necessitated its adoption, cannot conveniently be explained in answer to a question, but His Majesty's Consul-General has sent home a full report on the subject which is at present under consideration.
§ Mr. MACKARNESSHas the measure been submitted to the Legislative Council, and has it been approved by them?
§ Sir E. GREYYes, Sir, it has passed through the Legislative Council.
§ Mr. DILLONThe hon. Baronet did not say whether this measure included powers to deport suspected persons without charge or trial.
§ Sir E. GREYNo, Sir, I do not think it includes powers to deport without charge or trial.
§ Mr. DILLONHas the right hon. Baronet any objection to submitting the report of the case for the proposed measure to the House, so that we can form some judgment upon it?
§ Sir E. GREYI have not yet time to consider it. There will be no difficulty in laying the Report on the Table.
§ Mr. MACKARNESSI wish to ask whether the person suspected will be heard before a judicial tribunal before being deported?
§ Sir E. GREYI believe the best course will be to lay the Report on the Table.