HC Deb 02 November 1911 vol 30 c986
Mr. LLOYD

asked whether His Majesty's Government have any statistics relating to the number of adherents to the Senoussi sect in Egyptian and Soudanese territory?

Sir E. GREY

I will inquire as to what information is obtainable, and I will let the hon. Member know when I am in a position to answer his question.

Mr. M. SYKES

asked whether there is any British officer at the Oasis of Siwah, in the western desert of Egypt?

Sir E. GREY

There is a coastguard station at Siwah, which is the headquarters of a camel-patrol of forty men, who are under the command of a British officer.

Mr. M. SYKES

Is the oasis of Jerbun, west of Siwah, Anglo-Egyptian, Tripolitan, or independent territory?

Sir E. GREY

I would ask for notice of that.