HC Deb 24 June 1931 vol 254 c413
1. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what action it is proposed to take with reference to the decision made by the Wafd in Egypt on 1st March for a boycott of British goods?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Dalton)

Rumours of such a boycott were current in the local press in Egypt some months ago, but my right bon. Friend has no information to show that any decision of the nature indicated was taken.

Mr. MANDER

Is it not a fact that they are not in a position to carry out this boycott whether they want to do so or not?

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is it not a fact that there is no foundation at all for this statement that a boycott has been declared?