§ Mr. POTTERasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether the three official British directors of the Suez Canal Company retain their posts for life or during good behaviour, or whether their appointments are reviewed and changes made at stated intervals in order to bring the representation up to date?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe three official British directors, in common with the other directors of the Suez Canal Company, hold their appointments for a period of eight years, and are eligible for re-appointment.