§ 55. Mr. R. RICHARDSONasked the Prime Minister whether a Proclamation has recently been issued by Lord Allenby prohibiting the payment of Egyptian workers and workers in Egypt of other nationalities of all contributions to trade unions or similar organisations; whether this Proclamation was issued with the knowledge and approval of His Majesty's Government; and whether immediate instructions will be issued to Lord Allenby to cancel a Proclamation which violates the right of the workers to form and subscribe to organisations for the protection of their own interests?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI would refer the hon. Member to the written reply given to the hon. Member for Govan (Mr. Neil Maclean) on the 24th instant.