§ 68. Major GLYNasked the Lord Privy Seal whether, in view of the future government of Mesopotamia, soon to come under discussion with Sir Percy Cox, he will state what is the policy of the Government as to the Civil Service establishment to be set up in that country; whether, in view of the new conditions in all Arab countries, and the entire absence of any uniform machinery of government for civil administration in those territories, the Government will at once consider the advisability of setting up a committee to inquire into the advantages of having a separate Civil Service for performing administrative duties in Egypt, Soudan, Palestine and Mesopotamia, and certain other Arab territories, and transferring thereto certain officials of the Indian Civil Service who are at present holding positions in Arab countries, and removing all India Office control?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe whole question is under consideration, and will be discussed with Sir Percy Cox.
§ Earl WINTERTONCould the right hon. Gentleman say whether there will be an opportunity of discussing this before the Adjournment, in view of the announcement by the Foreign Secretary in another place that a Department was to be set up?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI was not aware of the statement in another place. In any case, I am afraid there will not be time for discussion here.