§ 53. Mr. Wyattasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make a statement on the reopening of the Haifa oil refineries.
§ Mr. Ernest DaviesAn announcement was made on 28th June by the oil companies concerned, that an agreement had been reached with the Israel Government for the partial reopening of the refineries. His Majesty's Government are not a party to the agreement, but they naturally welcome any step which puts an end to the continued inactivity of such a valuable plant.