HC Deb 09 March 1916 vol 80 c1684
6. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in the absence of law empowering the Egyptian Government to refuse permission to found a newspaper without giving a reason for the refusal and to prohibit the publication of a newspaper in more than one language, will he say what are the principles or rules for guidance in these matters respectively?

Lord R. CECIL

I do not think it would be desirable to make a general statement of that description, but if the hon. Member raises the question of any specific newspaper, the matter will be considered.