HC Deb 27 November 1957 vol 578 cc116-7W
46. Captain Pilkington

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what action he has proposed to the United Nations in view of Egypt's refusal to allow free passage to certain ships.

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

So far as I am aware, Egypt has not since April refused passage to any ships, though I understand that, since my hon. and gallant Friend put down his Question, one vesel has been detained in Port Said for technical reasons. We do not yet know whether it will be allowed to proceed.

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