§ Mr. E. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) whether a report has yet been made to the Security Council of the United Nations by the Secretary-General about Egyptian interference with Israeli shipping in the Suez Canal;
(2) what representations he has received from the Government of Israel in regard to Egyptian interference with Israeli ships seeking to use the Suez Canal; and if he will make a statement, in the light of British rights and responsibilities under the Suez Canal Convention.
§ Mr. R. AllanNo Israel ships have attempted to pass the Canal for some
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Her Majesty's Government's views on the freedom of passage through the Canal remain as stated by my right hon. and learned Friend on 8th April and on many previous occasions.