HC Deb 19 March 1947 vol 435 c84W
92. Dr. Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether consideration has been given to the construction of a canal from the Mediterranean to the Gulf of Akaba, passing entirely through present British mandated territory.

Mr. Creech Jones

No, Sir. The natural obstacles betwen the Mediterranean and Akaba are such as to make the construction of a canal between them quite impracticable.