VISCOUNT ALEXANDER OF HILLS-BOROUGHMy Lords, I should like to ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are able to make any statement to-day about the disturbances in the Sudan.
THE MINISTER OF STATE, FOREIGN OFFICE (THE MARQUESS OF READING)My Lords, with the permission of the House and with the assent of the noble Viscount, I will make a statement on the Sudan at, or as soon as possible after, half-past three.