HC Deb 12 July 1926 vol 198 c26
40. Captain EDEN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the authorities responsible under the 1899 Agreement have been consulted in regard to the resignation of the Governor-General of the Sudan?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes, Sir; His Majesty's Government, for their part accepted Sir Geoffrey Archer's resignation but that resignation does not become effective under the 1899 Agreement without the concurrence of King Fuad, which was duly obtained.

Sir F. WISE

When will the new appointment be made?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

I cannot say. I am not prepared to make any recommendation at present, but the concurrence of King Fuad must be obtained, as it was, for the resignation.