HC Deb 11 December 1919 vol 122 cc1604-5
27. Mr. LUNN

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement as to the present condition in Egypt and as to the policy of His Majesty's Government in dealing with that country?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not think that at present I could usefully add anything to the very full and explicit statement of the Secretary of State House of Lords on 25th November, and. to the more recent answers to questions given in the House of Commons by the Under-Secretary of State.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is this House not just as much entitled to a statement on foreign policy as the other House?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not think it is asking too much of this House that it should read the statement of the Secretary of State when he happens to sit in another House.

Captain ORMSBY-GORE

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the House any information as to how the Milner Mission has been received in Cairo?

Mr. BONAR LAW

It was received without anything unpleasant.