HC Deb 19 November 1956 vol 560 c49W
57. Mr. Warbey

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what arrangements have now been made for the withdrawal of British and French forces from Egypt in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly; when the withdrawal will commence; and when it will be completed.

Commander Noble

As the Prime Minister stated in the House on 9th November, Her Majesty's Government are willing to hand over to a United Nations forceAs soon as the force is in a position effectively to discharge its tasks,…—[OFFICIAL REPORT, 9th Nov., 1956; Vol. 560, c. 422.] Detailed arrangements for the replacement of British and French troops by the United Nations force are under discussion in New York.

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