HC Deb 21 May 1930 vol 239 c376
7. Mr. MARJORIBANKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the breakdown of the Anglo-Egyptian Conference, he will now approach other European capitulatory Powers in Egypt for the purpose of effecting the reform of criminal procedure in that country?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

No, Sir. If the Egyptian Government desire to expedite reforms in this direction, it is for them to approach the capitulatory Powers.

Mr. MARJORIBANKS

Has not Great Britain considerable responsibility in this matter?

Mr. HENDERSON

Yes, but I think that the initiative in this matter must be taken by the Egyptian Government.