HC Deb 04 May 1920 vol 128 cc1863-4
7. Lieut.-Colonel MALONE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to present the Report of the Milner Mission to Egypt to this House; and, if so, whether the Report will be issued in full?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I am unable to add anything to my reply to the hon. and gallant Member of 23rd March.

Lieut.-Colonel MALONE

Is it not a fact that the majority of the Commission have asked that only extracts from the Report be presented to this House, and does not the hon. Gentleman see the desirability of presenting this House with all the facts?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I am not aware that there is any foundation for that statement.

Captain W. BENN

Has the hon. Gentleman any idea of the date when the Report will be presented?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

My hon. Friend knows that this is a State document of the first importance, and the House will not be disposed to hurry the members of the Commission in its preparation.

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