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Mubarak avoids talk of succession

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The Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, has promised further domestic reforms at the annual conference of his ruling National Democratic Party in Cairo.

In the opening speech, Mr Mubarak laid out plans for much-needed improvements to healthcare, education and transport.

However, the president did not address growing speculation that his son, Gamal, is being groomed to succeed him.

Yolande Knell reports.

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