§ Mr. DILLONasked if the Foreign Secretary can state for how long a period it is expected that Sir Eldon Gorst will be absent from Egypt; and who is in charge of the British Consulate during his absence?
Mr. McKINNON WOODIt is impossible to say precisely when Sir Eldon Gorst's health will. permit him to return to Egypt. During his absence, which I hope will not be a long one, His Majesty's Agency and Consulate-General will, in accordance with the usual practice, be in the charge of the Acting-Councillor.
§ Mr. DILLONWill the hon. Member give me the name of the Consulate-General in charge during Sir Eldon Gorst's absence?
§ Mr. DILLONIs Sir Eldon Gorst in England now?
Mr. McKINNON WOODSir Eldon Gorst has left Egypt, but I do not know whether he has arrived in England.
§ Mr. DILLONasked the right hon. Gentleman if he will state when Sir Eldon Gorst's Annual Report on the affairs of Egypt will be laid upon the Table?