HC Deb 14 May 1946 vol 422 c163W
48. Mr. T. Reid

asked the Prime Minister if the decision of His Majesty's Government to withdraw British Forces from Egypt in no way implies a diminution of Britain's ability to defend the Suez Canal.

The Prime Minister:

It is the policy of His Majesty's Government to reach agreement with the Egyptian Government in order to make effective provision for the defence of the Canal zone. Discussions are now proceeding between the delegation and the Egyptian Government with this object in view.