HC Deb 06 February 1957 vol 564 cc444-5
55. Mr. E. Fletcher

asked the Minister of Defence what is the present policy of Her Majesty's Government with regard to the future use of military bases in Jordan.

60. Mr. de Freitas

asked the Minister of Defence whether he will make a statement on the future of the Royal Air Force units and ancillary forces established in Jordan.

Mr. Sandys

The British air stations in Jordan are maintained there under the Anglo-Jordan Treaty. We are at present discussing with the Jordanian Government the future of that Treaty. Meanwhile, I cannot make any statement.

Mr. Fletcher

What are the Government's intentions with regard to all the property, equipment and installations of the British Government in Jordan?

Mr. Sandys

I think it would be better to wait for the conclusion of the discussions.

Mr. de Freitas

Will the right hon. Gentleman say something about the conditions of the men in the Royal Air Force serving in these stations?

Mr. Sandys

Not in reply to this Question.

Mr. Gaitskell

What are the desires of Her Majesty's Government in this matter? They are going into negotiations with the Jordan Government. What do they expect to achieve by them?

Mr. Sandys

A clarification of the position.