HC Deb 20 July 1932 vol 156 c2247
14. Mr. SWAN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is His Majesty's Government or the Egyptian Government which is responsible for the continuance of martial law in Egypt?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

The declaration of His Majesty's Government to Egypt of 21st February, 1922, which has been laid before this House, clearly defines the circumstances which govern the continuance of martial law in Egypt.

Mr. SWAN

Is it the people who are in Egypt who are responsible for the continuance of martial law, or who is it? Cannot we have inquiry made as to who is responsible?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will put down the further question

Mr. SWAN

May I ask the reason, seeing we are still ambiguous as to who is responsible—

Mr. SPEAKER

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman had better put a question on the Paper.