§ 5. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is still the intention of His Majesty's Government to make it a condition when a treaty between this country and Egypt is negotiated at any future date that such a treaty must be ratified by a freely-elected Egyptian Parliament; and whether the present Egyptian Parliament is regarded as falling into that category?
§ Sir J. SIMONThe question is entirely hypothetical and refers to a situation which has not arisen. It would be improper for me to pass judgment on the existing Parliamentary institutions of Egypt, but I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Thirsk and Malton (Mr. Turton) on 27th October, which indicates our attitude towards the existing régime in Egypt.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWho wants this Treaty?
§ Sir J. SIMONI have said that it is a hypothetical question.