§ Mr. Pickthornasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has considered approaching the Saudi Arabian Government regarding the withdrawal of the Italian Legation at Jedda?
§ Mr. LawYes, Sir. His Majesty's Government requested the Saudi Arabian Government some time ago to ask the Italian Government to withdraw their legation from Jedda. In view of the cordial relations which exist between Saudi Arabia and this country, the Saudi Arabian Government agreed to this request. The Italian Minister and his staff, accompanied by five civilian residents of Jedda, left on 8th February on their way back to Italy.