HC Deb 09 March 1959 vol 601 cc866-7
19. Mr. W. Yates

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what recent steps he has taken, and what requests he has made to the Swiss Minister acting on his behalf in Cairo, to obtain the release of Messrs. Swinburne and Zarb.

Mr. R. Allan

I have nothing to add to the answer my hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Haltemprice (Mr. Wall) on 2nd March.

Mr. Yates

In view of that reply, can my hon. Friend tell the House why the right hon. and learned Gentleman the Foreign Secretary did not accept, in December, 1957, and in 1958 the offer of the President of Egypt to release Mr. Swinburne and Mr. Zarb?

Mr. Allan

As far as I am aware, no such offer was received.

Mr. Yates

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. As I was there, I should like an opportunity of raising this matter on the Adjournment.

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