§ 54. Sir W. Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what approaches have been made by the Egyptian Government for the disposal of the Suez Canal shares held by His Majesty's Government; and if he will give an assurance that these shares will not be disposed of without the prior approval of this House.
§ Mr. DaltonNone, Sir. The second part of the Question does not therefore arise.
§ Sir W. SmithersWill the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that none of these shares has been offered to the Russian Government?
§ Mr. DaltonNone of the shares owned by His Majesty's Government has been offered to any other person or Government.
§ Sir W. SmithersWill they be?