§ 2. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that the chief of the Egyptian secret police, after a service of twenty-five years, has been convicted on eight counts and sentenced to five years' imprisonment and a fine of £800; whether an inquiry will be held into the cases of men executed, sentenced, or deported owing to the activities of this convict; and, if So, whether such inquiry will be immediate and public?
§ Lord R. CECILAs regards the first part of the question, I have no official information beyond what has appeared in the Press. I will, however, consult His Majesty's High Commissioner on the points raised by the hon. Member.
§ Mr. KINGIn view of the fact that respectable people have actually had to leave Egypt owing to the blackmailing of this man, will some urgent representation be made to have a full statement of his delinquencies?
§ Lord R. CECILI cannot accept the suggestion of the hon. Member without further inquiry. As I have said, that is being made.