§ Mr. BROOKESasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the British authorities in Egypt have strongly recommended the appointment of a Trade Commissioner to Egypt; and whether he proposes to give effect to their recommendation?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. I understand, however, that the High Commissioner in Egypt has appointed a Committee to consider the creation of a Commercial Department in that country, and I expect in due course to receive the Committee's Report.