HC Deb 08 July 1936 vol 314 c1173
13. Mr. A. HENDERSON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make Any statement as to the present Anglo-Egyptian negotiations?

9. Mr. LATHAN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can give any information on the renewal of the negotiations for an Anglo-Egyptian treaty; on what subjects agreement has been reached; and what subjects remain for discussion?

Viscount CRANBORNE

Conversations between the heads of the two delegations were resumed at once upon the return of His Majesty's High Commissioner to Cairo. Up to date, these conversations have been restricted to the military clauses of the treaty. No final agreement has yet been reached. The question of the Sudan, and the civil clauses of the treaty, still remain to be discussed.

Mr. HENDERSON

Does the Minister expect to be able to make a statement before the House rises for the Summer Recess?

Viscount CRANBORNE

A statement will be made at the earliest possible moment.

Sir JOSEPH NALL

Is regard being had, in these conversations, to the importance of securing water rights for the Canal zone?

Viscount CRANBORNE

All relevant matters will be borne in mind.

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