HC Deb 17 July 1929 vol 230 c461W
Captain BULLOCK

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His Majesty's Government have received any request from Egypt to support its candidature for membership of the League of Nations; whether any negotiations have taken place on this point with this country; and what is the present position in the matter?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

This question was not specifically mentioned during my recent conversation with the Egyptian Prime Minister it would, however, naturally be dealt with, in any general settlement with Egypt.

Captain BULLOCK

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His Majesty's Government propose to submit the issues of the Sudan, the Suez Canal, and the control of Nile water to the League of Nations for settlement?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

The three questions referred to by the hon. Member are governed respectively by the following international agreements: namely, the Anglo-Egyptian Convention of 1899; the Suez Canal Convention of 1888; and the Anglo-Egyptian exchange of notes of 7th May last which has been registered with the League of Nations. I have no reason to propose a modification of these arrangements.