§ 4. Mr. G. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for War what information he has of the circumstances under which Sergeant G. F. Fill of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was killed in an ambush in Egypt on 27th April.
§ Mr. HeadOn 27th April Sergeant Fill was a member of a patrol in a Land-Rover which was covering the road between Tel el Kebir and Ismailia. At about noon the patrol was attacked by at least five armed Egyptian civilians travelling in two cars. I deeply regret that, as a result of this attack, Sergeant Fill was killed.
§ Mr. JegerMay I take it that the Minister is in close touch with the Egyptian authorities over this incident? Is he taking any steps to claim compensation on behalf of the family of Sergeant Fill?
§ Mr. HeadHer Majesty's Ambassador has taken the matter up in Cairo. I would not like to go further than that, as the matter is at the moment under discussion.