§ 57. Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Lord Privy Seal whether the Colonial Secretary has made any recommendations to the Cabinet as to the future of our position in Egypt; and what is now the Government's policy regarding that country?
Mr. HARMSWORTHIt is contrary to constitutional practice to divulge the part taken by individual Ministers in the deliberations of the Cabinet. With regard to the latter part of the question I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Eye on 5th April.
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS5th April was a long time ago. Has nothing happened since then? Can the hon. Gentleman give some indication what is the present policy?
§ Lieut.-Colonel CROFTCan the hon. Gentleman give an undertaking that no definite steps will be taken in this vital matter till the House of Commons has been consulted?