§ 26. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what progress has been made in negotiations with the United Arab Republic about the restitution of, or payment of compensation for, British property resequestrated under Proclamation 138 in 1961.
§ The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Goronwy Roberts)The United Arab Republic authorities have assured us that arrangements are in hand to bring the negotiations to a conclusion.
§ Mr. WallI understand the difficulty about the resumption of diplomatic relations with pre-conditions, but will the Minister undertake to give this matter particular consideration when relations are resumed and also ensure the correct implementation of the Anglo-Egyptian Financial Agreement?
§ Mr. RobertsThe resumption, as we hope, of diplomatic relations will undoubtedly expedite this matter. It is being considered with all the urgency that the hon. Member has asked for.
§ Mr. Dodds-ParkerWill the Minister ensure that the products of the Aden refinery will not be made available to Egypt until she settles these outstanding problems?
§ Mr. RobertsThat is an entirely different question.