§ 73. Sir F. WISEasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if any interest and sinking fund for the Egyptian tribute loans of 1891 and 1894 has been deposited with the National Bank of Egypt?
§ Mr. McNEILLThe Egyptian Government informed His Majesty's Government last year of their intention to deposit in a blocked account with the National Bank of Egypt the sums required to meet the service of these loans.
§ Sir F. WISEWill the right hon. Gentleman state what was the amount?
§ Mr. McNEILLI could not answer that without notice.