§ 47. Mr. Pagetasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what further steps he took to secure the release of British ships unlawfully detained by Egypt before consenting to participate in a £46 million loan to Egypt.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsWe stressed strongly both to the United Arab Republic and the Israel Governments, both of which have responsibility for the existing situation, the need to make arrangements for the release of the ships. My right hon. Friend also took the opportunity to raise the matter with the United Nations Secretary-General when he saw him on 13th February.