British Troops (Hansard, 2 February 1949)

HC Deb 02 February 1949 vol 460 c1650 1650

§ 16. Mr. Janner
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when the request to send British troops to Aqaba was made by the Emir Abdulla of Transjordan.

§ Mr. Bevin
On 2nd January. Sir.

§ Mr. Janner
Could my right hon. Friend say in what form the request was conveyed to him, and by whom?

§ Mr. Bevin
That is not in the Question.

§ Mr. Janner
Would my right non. Friend answer it. Surely he knows the answer to it and will he give it. because it is rather important?

§ Mr. Speaker
The right hon. Gentleman was asked for a date and nothing else.