HC Deb 26 February 1959 vol 600 c1294
60. Mr. Mikardo

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to complete the financial agreement at present being negotiated with the Government of the United Arab Republic.

Mr. Erroll

I am leaving for Cairo tomorrow morning in order to sign the agreement.

Mr. Mikardo

While wishing the hon. Gentleman a safe and happy journey out and back, may I ask whether when he comes back he will be prepared to tell the House how much we are paying and what is the value of counter-claims we are forgoing in consideration of the damage done during our attack on Port Said and related matters?

Mr. Erroll

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will, of course, make a full statement to the House at the first available opportunity after the signing of the agreement.