§ Captain AINSWORTHasked the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps the Government is taking to defend the interests of English Government officials and civil servants in Egypt under the new scheme of self-government for that country; and if they intend to see that those who may be forced to leave Egypt because of the altered regime are offered similar work in other British possessions?
Mr. HARMSWORTHIn any alterations that may be introduced into the Government of Egypt adequate measures will be adopted to protect the interests1716W of British civil servants, who will have an opportunity of expressing their views before a decision affecting their future is taken.