HC Deb 08 February 1961 vol 634 c394
38. Mr. Lindsay

asked the Lord Privy Seal what representations have been made to the United Arab Republic about compensation for the United Kingdom stockholders in the Egyptian Delta Light Railways; and with what results.

Mr. Heath

This case, which first arose out of the transfer of the control and management of this Company to Egypt in 1945, has, I understand, been taken up in the Egyptian courts on behalf of certain debenture holders and is still forming the subject of legal proceedings. In the circumstances it would not be appropriate for Her Majesty's Government to make representations in the matter to the Government of the United Arab Republic.