§ 2. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any statement to make with reference to the present position in Egypt; and whether it is proposed to enter into negotiations for the reform of the capitulations as contemplated by Lord Cromer?
§ Sir J. SIMONNo, Sir. I have no statement to make.
§ Mr. MANDERIs it not proposed to take advantage of the appointment of the new High Commissioner to go into the various matters that are pending between the two countries?
§ Sir J. SIMONI must repeat that I have no statement to make.