HC Deb 01 May 1939 vol 346 cc1487-8
8. Mr. Arthur Henderson

asked the Prime Minister what is the nature of the assurances relating to the defence of Egypt recently given by His Majesty's Government to the Egyptian Government?

20. Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

asked the Prime Minister whether he has any information to give the House concerning the recent official declaration by the Egyptian Prime Minister that this country will support Egypt with military, naval and air forces?

The Prime Minister

I presume the hon. Members are referring to the statement made in the Chamber of Deputies by the Egyptian Prime Minister on 24th April. This statement was noted with much appreciation by His Majesty's Government who on many occasions have assured the Egyptian Government that they may entirely depend upon the full and loyal co-operation of this country in the implementation of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of Alliance.