§ 60. Mr. Mikardoasked 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. ErrollI am leaving for Cairo tomorrow morning in order to sign the agreement.
§ Mr. MikardoWhile 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. ErrollMy 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.