§ 42. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of discus- 34 sions with the Government of the United Arab Republic on the restitution of, or payment of compensation for, the property of British nationals in Egypt which still remains under sequestration.
§ Mrs. WhiteThe negotiations which were forecast in the Written Reply I gave to the hon. Gentleman on 9th May are now taking place at the official level. I am not in a position to say anything more at this stage.
§ Mr. WallCan the hon. Lady say whether she is satisfied that the terms of the Anglo-U.A.R. financial agreement are being observed, particularly with regard to the repatriation of personal effects and money?
§ Mrs. WhiteWe are negotiating to ensure that we obtain satisfactory conditions. The negotiations are not yet complete.