§ 37. Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent the new Government of the Sudan have asked for the economic assistance or diplomatic support of Great Britain in any matter; and whether he has yet been informed that talks with Egypt about the Nile waters have been resumed.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydHer Majesty's Government have received no request for economic assistance from the new Government of the Sudan. We received a formal request for recognition which we have given. I have no information about talks on Nile Waters between the Government and the Government of the United Arab Republic: but General Abboud has announced his intention of solving outstanding questions with that country.
§ Mr. MaitlandWhile thanking my right hon. and learned Friend for that reply, may I ask whether he does not agree that the sovereign independence and territorial integrity of the Sudan are very much the interest of this country?