HC Deb 20 November 1956 vol 560 c68W
63. Mr. Benn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reparations he proposes to offer to the Egyptian Government for the damage inflicted upon Egyptian lives and property during the recent military operations by the Anglo-French forces.

Mr. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make available to the Egyptian Government a grant of £50,000 to enable them to overcome the effects of the bombing and armed conflict carried out by this country.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

No such step is under consideration by Her Majesty's Government.

Back to