asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that the Egyptian newspaper A1 Ahaly was last year suspended for six months, in accordance with the policy of the British authorities under the Protectorate; that the journal reappeared on 7th May last and was suspended again, this time indefinitely; and whether this policy is continued by arrangement with the present Egyptian Government?

The newspaper referred to was suspended last year for six months by decision of the Egyptian Council of Ministers. I have no information as to any further suspension having been decided. This is a matter which solely concerns the Egyptian Government.