§ 65. Mr. Youngerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on what dates he communicated to the United States and French Governments, respectively, his view that the obligations of the three signatory Powers under the Tripartite Declaration of 1950 would be inapplicable in the event of an attack taking place against Egypt; and what alternative proposals he put before the other two signatories to meet such a contingency.
§ Mr. Dodds-ParkerAs my right hon. and learned Friend told the House on 31st October, our impression of the consultations which had taken place in Washington on 28th and 29th October was that it was the common view that Egypt had dissociated herself from the Tripartite Declaration and that it was inapplicable in her defence. As regards the alternative proposals considered, I have nothing to add to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 30th October.