§ Mr. DILLONasked whether Sir Eldon Gorst is to leave Egypt in the course of a few days for his summer vacation; and, if so, who will be in charge of the Consulate during his absence?
§ Sir E. GREYSir Eldon Gorst left Egypt on the 2nd instant, and the First Secretary has assumed charge of His Majesty's Agency and Consulate-General at Cairo. This is the arrangement which for many years has always been made in this month.
§ Mr. DILLONasked whether Sir Eldon Gorst is to be removed from the position of Consul-General in Egypt; and, if so, whether Lord Kitchener is to be appointed to that position?
§ Sir E. GREYThere is no question of removing Sir Eldon Gorst from the post which he now occupies in Egypt.