8. Lieut.-Colonel MALONEasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will state the number of the members of the Legislative Assembly of Egypt who attached their signatures to the declaration in favour of independence?
Mr. HARMSWORTHAbout 50 members of the Egyptian Legislative Assembly met unofficially on 9th March, and passed a resolution affirming the complete independence of Egypt. I am unaware how many members voted for or against the Motion.