During the year, there was an increase of 5,000 cases compared to the number of cases settled in 1910. The statement performed a great and useful service, and the government is supporting it with all its might.

The strength of the police at the end of 1911 reached 410 officers (60 of whom were Europeans) and enlisted men, an increase of 13 officers and 259 non-commissioned officers and enlisted men compared to the number in 1910.

The law that was presented to the Legislative Council last year for the administration of the Police School did not meet expectations. Currently, 112 students are learning to become officers, 147 students to become enlisted men, and 147 students to become detectives. Therefore, it was proposed to amend the law by reducing the years of study from four to two and removing some subjects that were considered beneficial for police officers, such as chemistry and physics, from the curriculum, which was extensive.

The Department of Excavations, Customs, and Police seized 24,464 kilograms of hashish in 1911, compared to 20,820 kilograms seized the previous year. Cases were brought against 2,669 individuals for using hashish in public places, resulting in 2,556 convictions, compared to 2,838 individuals charged and 2,764 convicted in 1910.

106 gambling cases were considered, with 85 convictions, 8 acquittals, 2 cases dismissed, and 11 still under consideration.

Cases were brought against 274 individuals for selling alcoholic beverages without a license, compared to 228 in 1910, resulting in 7 convictions and 13 cases dismissed, with 6 still pending.

Licenses were issued for only 13 establishments in 1911, compared to 47 in 1910. Most of these licenses were for public establishments in Cairo and Alexandria, and on streets frequented by a large European population.

36 - Provincial Councils The responsibilities of the Provincial Councils last year did not differ from what they were when their system was amended in 1910. They, along with their specialized education committees, convened meetings. The number of members who attended the sessions was sufficient. The councils' revenues reached 274,000 Egyptian Pounds in 1911, but they had ample funds carried over from the previous year. They paid particular attention to education, perhaps