HC Deb 05 June 1919 vol 116 c2181
8. Captain ORMSBY-GORE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now furnish the names of the persons invited to become members of Lord Milner's Commission of Inquiry into the past and future government of Egypt; and what are the terms of reference of such Commission?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I am afraid that I am not at present in a position to give an answer to the question of the hon. and gallant Member.

Captain W. BENN

Can the hon. Gentleman say what is the reason for delay?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

It requires full consideration.

Captain BENN

Does the hon. Gentleman not realise that the sending out of this Commission is a most urgent matter?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I can assure the hon. and gallant Gentleman that is constantly in the mind of the Government.

Captain BENN

Why the delay?