HC Deb 15 October 1952 vol 505 cc201-2
38. Sir R. Acland

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make a statement about the situation in Egypt as regards British interests affected.

Mr. Eden

Since General Neguib became Prime Minister he has had a number of meetings with Her Majesty's Ambassador on matters affecting British interests. These discussions are still continuing, but I should prefer to make no statement at the present time.

Sir R. Acland

Does the right hon. Gentleman expect to be able to make a statement on the subject during the present Session? Would it pin him down too tightly to say that?

Mr. Eden

I think so. As the hon. Gentleman and the House know, there are conversations going on about the Sudan and other matters and I should like them to reach a certain stage before I make a statement.

Sir R. Acland

Can the right hon. Gentleman not at this stage comment on that aspect of General Neguib's activities by which he has obliged political parties to publicise the source of their finances?