§ Sir HENRY CRAIKasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affiairs whether he is in possession of the reasons which 918W have led the Egyptian Government to consider that the decision to establish a. Ministry of Public Health in Egypt requires further consideration in view of the fact that the Report of the Commission, of Inquiry, strongly advocating the establishment of such a Ministry, has been in its hands since last July; and whether the reasons which have rendered necessary the establishment of a Ministry of Health in England apply with more force to a country like Egypt which is so backward in health organisation?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe Egyptian, authorities have not yet been able to come to a decision as regards accepting all the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry. But, as my right hon. Friend was informed on the 18th instant, important administrative changes on the lines recommended are already taking place, and I shall be happy to communicate to my right hon. Friend, if he so desires, a report from Cairo showing what these changes are and how the question now stands.