HC Deb 24 July 1950 vol 478 c4W
60. Mr. Baker White

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why no message of greetings was sent to the Government of Saudi Arabia by His Majesty's Government on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the King of Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Ernest Davies

His Majesty the King sent a message of congratulations and good wishes which His Majesty's Ambassador at Jedda was instructed to deliver to the King of Saudi Arabia on His Majesty's behalf. Since the anniversary in question was a royal occasion, it was appropriate that congratulations should be addressed by His Majesty rather than on the Governmental level.

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