§ 15. Mr. Deedesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his forthcoming statement on payments to British nationals expelled from Egypt will deal with the position of those expelled in 1952 as well as in 1956.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydA statement is to be made very shortly on this matter. I would ask my hon. Friend to await it.
§ Mr. DeedesCan my right hon. Friend confirm that the negotiations with Egypt in respect of those who had their employment terminated by the Egyptian Government in 1952 had very nearly reached a conclusive stage before the events of 1956? If that is so, are not those subjects entitled to equal consideration?
§ Mr. LloydOn the point of fact, I think that it is true to say that a certain offer had been made; but whether that would have been an acceptable offer is another matter. On the general issue, I ask my hon. Friend to await the statement.