HC Deb 23 February 1922 vol 150 c2108
83. Mr. SWAN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign. Affairs whether Lord Allenby, in the course of his interviews with leaders of Egyptian opinion, took occasion to have an interview with Zaghloul Pasha; and, if not, whether he will now take occasion to do so?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I have no knowledge concerning the first part of the question. Zaghloul Pasha having been removed from Egypt, an interview now is not possible.

Mr. SWAN

Would it not be more possible, in the light of the formidable problems with which we are confronted, to come to an amicable settlement in Egypt by entering into negotiations with Zaghloul Pasha than by deporting him?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

I think we can, with complete confidence, leave this matter to Lord Allenby.