§ 25. Mr. Teelingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how far the recent alterations in the national status of the Suez Canal Company affect the position of the officially nominated British directors; whether he is satisfied that it is still advisable to have retired civil servants as the British Government's representatives; and whether he will consider appointing businessmen with a knewledge of the new interests the Canal Company is about to develop.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftTheir position remains unaffected. When any vacancies have to be filled the Government will naturally bear in mind the changed circumstances and interests of the Company.