§ 65. Mr. John Hallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs -how many British consulates have been closed during the twelve months ended 31st December, 1956; and how many have been, or are to be, closed in 1957.
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreExcluding the consulates in Egypt and Syria, fourteen British consulates were closed in 1956, and at least eight more are being closed in 1957.
§ 66. Mr. John Hallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what new British consulates have been opened during the twelve months ended 31st December, 1956; and what new consulates have been, or are to be, opened in 1957.
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreNew honorary consulates were opened in 1956 at Oran, Port Sudan, Aabenraa and Aalborg. No decision has been taken to open any new posts during 1957.