§ 15. Mr. KEIR HARDIEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received replies to his inquiries as to the treatment to which a British woman would be subjected in Egyptian prisons; and, if so, what was the nature thereof?
§ Mr. MONTAGUMy right hon. Friend has as yet received no reply to his inquiries regarding the conditions with regard to the treatment of women in Egyptian prisons. My right hon. Friend has, however, received from Lord Kitchener a report which satisfies him that Madame Tripet's allegations are wholly baseless and that so far from being treated with indignity, she received exceptional consideration.
§ Mr. KEIR HARDIEThe right hon. Gentleman has not replied to my question. I am asking to know what is going to happen if British women are arrested and taken to Egyptian prisons?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThat is the only answer I can give the hon. Member.