§ 15. Captain W. BENNasked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to announce the composition of the-Egyptian Commission and the date of its sailing?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Cecil Harmsworth)His Majesty's Government, acting upon the advice of the special High Commissioner, have decided to-postpone the dispatch of the Mission to Egypt until the early autumn. In the meantime General Allenby is appointing a Commission in Egypt to collaborate and collect such evidence as may be useful to the Mission upon its arrival. The composition of the Mission has not yet been definitely determined.
§ Captain BENNWill the Egyptian nation have to wait for constitutional government until the autumn?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill the information collected in Egypt consist solely of constitutional matters, or will it include the riots?
§ Mr. HARMSWORTHIn reply to the last question, General Allenby is making a careful collection of evidence in regard to the riots; and of constitutional points also.
§ Captain BENNWill the hon. Gentleman answer my question—will the Egyptian Constitution be suspended for the rest of the year?
§ Mr. HARMSWORTHI am afraid I cannot add to my answer.