78. Mr. HALL-CHINEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the Egyptian Government recently decided to prohibit, all foreign vessels of less than 1,000 tons from trading round its coast; and whether he will make representations on the matter in the interests of British shipping?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I have received no representations that British shipping interests are affected, but I am making inquiries.