§ 10. Major ATTLEEasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that there are now in Egypt a Russian Minister, or Russian Consuls, or Russian representatives who claim to represent the late Tsar's Government; whether these persons are in any way recognised by the Egyptian Government; and whether they are maintained or supported at the expense of the Egyptian or British Governments, either by the provision of accommodation or otherwise?
§ Mr. McNEILLSo far as I am aware, the representative of the late Tsar's Government is still residing in Cairo, but the degree of recognition and the amount of the financial assistance accorded to him by the Egyptian Government are not matters on which I can properly comment, in view of the fact that no funds are supplied and no responsibility in the matter is accepted by His Majesty's Government.
§ Captain BERKELEYIs he recognised as a Minister by the British authorities in Egypt as holding diplomatic status?
§ Mr. McNEILLI should require notice of that question. I think not, but I am not certain.