§ 17. Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make a statement as to the present position in Egypt; and whether steps are being taken to protect foreign nationals?
§ 25. Captain EDENasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make any statement as to the present situation in Egypt?
§ 26. Mr. MARJORIBANKSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any representations have been made to the Government by foreign Governments as to the position of foreign subjects in Egypt and the responsibility of Great Britain for their safety?
Mr. HENDERSONReports of disturbances have appeared in the Press, but no official information has been received since the answer given to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Central Hull (Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy) on the 17th of July. The steps taken by His Majesty's Government to protect foreign nationals in Egypt were indicated in the Prime Minister's statement on the 16th of July. No official diplomatic representations have been 1725 made to His Majesty's Government regarding foreign nationals in Egypt, though certain representatives of foreign Governments have made inquiries at the Foreign Office and have intimated their anxiety regarding the situation.
§ Sir K. WOODIs the right hon. Gentleman keeping in close touch with the situation, and can he state when he will be able to make a full statement of the position?
Mr. HENDERSONI am keeping in as close touch as possible with the situation, being in constant communication with the High Commissioner, but I do not know when I shall be able to give further information.
§ Sir K. WOODI will repeat my question on Wednesday next.
§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSHaving regard to the fact that a different interpretation has been put upon the Government's declaration by the Wafdists and by the Egyptian Government, will the right hon. Gentleman say—
§ 20. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he will give the House the latest information he has as to the recent disturbances in Egypt, and state how many deaths have occurred; how many persons, have been wounded; to what extent British troops have been employed; and whether any request for further military assistance has been received from Egypt.
Mr. HENDERSONThe casualties reported are: 19 persons killed, including one Italian. 10 police and 53 civilian, are still in hospital, while 39 police and 65 civilians are out patients. The Egyptian Army report 4 officers and 4 men wounded, of whom one officer seriously. One British Cypriot was injured, but was able to leave hospital after treatment. No British troops were employed in connexion with these disturbances. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.