§ 11. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the present situation in Egypt; whether he has any information about the crowds demonstrating in Cairo and attempting to enter the royal palace for the purpose of presenting petitions; and whether all necessary steps have been taken for the safety of the life and property of British and other foreign subjects?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONNo reports have reached me of disturbances in Cairo, and I understand that good order and political calm prevail throughout the country. In these circumstances no question arises of any precautionary measures.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWill the right hon. Gentleman kindly make inquiries as to the origin of the demonstrations in Cairo and let me know on another occasion the result of those inquiries?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONAs a matter of fact, I think I have seen the report on which the hon. and gallant Gentleman has based his question. We have no information with regard to such demonstrations, and if such had occurred we should have heard about it.