HC Deb 18 July 1966 vol 732 cc33-4
42. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of discus- 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. White

The 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. Wall

Can 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. White

We are negotiating to ensure that we obtain satisfactory conditions. The negotiations are not yet complete.

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