§ 3. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether a Zionist battalion has been recruited in Egypt from Jews who came from Zionist colonies in Palestine or elsewhere; if so, whether this battalion took an honourable part in hostilities on the eastern front of Egypt; what numbers were enlisted in this battalion; by what officers was it commanded; what casualties it has suffered; and whether it is still fighting as a distinct unit?
§ Sir E. GREYI have no information at present, but will ascertain whether it can be obtained.
§ 4. Mr. GINNELLasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of his repeated assertions of the loyalty and quietness of the Egyptians and the fact that, even before the War, they had all been disarmed, what the reason is for the continuance of martial law in Egypt and when it will be withdrawn?
§ Sir E. GREYMartial law will cease to be in force in Egypt as soon as the authorities in Egypt consider that the circumstances connected with that country justify its discontinuance.