HC Deb 27 February 1957 vol 565 c165W
41. Mr. E. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will instruct our representative at the United Nations to press for immediate action by the United Nations salvage ships to remove the tug "Edgar Bonnet" and any remaining obstructions to shipping in the Suez Canal, and for a report from General Wheeler as to whether he has under his jurisdiction the divers and equipment necessary to remove explosives from the tub "Edgar Bonnet" if that is necessary.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

Mr. Katzin, a representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, is now in Egypt to examine the progress of operations for the clearance of the Suez Canal. The state of work on the remaining wrecks, including the "Edgar Bonnet," will be clearer when we have the report which is expected to follow. Meanwhile, it would not be appropriate to issue instructions on the lines suggested by the honourable Member.