§ 6. Mr. SWANasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what are the names of the Egyptians who are at present concerned in the negotiations 2038 with this country; and which of them are opposed to the return of Zaghloul Pasha from banishment?
Mr. HARMSWORTHAs regards the first portion of the hon. Member's question, I would refer to my reply to a question asked on 22nd June by the hon. and gallant Member for Bromley (Lieut.-Colonel James). I am not aware of the views held by individual Egyptian Ministers respecting the return of Zaghloul Pasha.
§ Mr. SWANIn order that apprehensions may be removed, may I ask whether any recommendation has been made that they should declare an election and, from the chosen representatives, decide who shall negotiate with this country?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThat is a different question altogether. The question of an election rests with the Egyptian Government.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREWill it be necessary to decide who shall have a vote under the new Constitution before there can be any voting in Egypt?
§ Mr. SWANOught it not to be left to the Egyptians themselves to decide their constitutional election?