HC Deb 08 April 1919 vol 114 cc1823-4
2. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked whether an Egyptian is a British subject, and should enjoy in this country and in India the rights and privileges of British citizenship?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

The answer is in the negative. Persons who are recognised by the Egyptian Government as Egyptian subjects are, however, like natives of other British Protectorates, entitled to the good offices of His Majesty's representatives abroad.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Do I understand that although we have annexed Egypt, although we have declared a Protectorate over it, that Egyptians are not thereby recognised British subjects?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Yes, Sir; I understand that to be the position.

Captain W. ORMSBY-GORE

Is it not clear that the Protectorate does not mean annexation, and that Egyptians are subjects of the Sultan of Egypt and not of the British Crown?

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