§ 18. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is in a position to make any further statement on the position which has arisen in Egypt over the question of the control of the Egyptian. Army?
§ 19. Mr. THURTLEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is now in a position to make a further statement regarding the difference which has arisen with the Government of Egypt in connection with the reorganisation and control of the Egyptian Army?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONLord Lloyd has been in constant touch with the Egyptian Government, and friendly conversations are still proceeding. In the circumstances it would be undesirable for me to make any statement.
§ Mr. THURTLEWhen is the hon. Gentleman likely to be able to make a statement on the matter?