§ Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what approaches he has made to the Israeli Government about their occupation of the east bank of the Suez Canal; and what consultations he has held about the extent to which this is the reason for the refusal of the Government of the United Arab Republic to take steps to reopen the canal.
§ Mr. George BrownHer Majesty's Government have made no direct approaches to the Israel Government specifically about their occupation of the east bank of the Suez Canal. We believe that there should be a withdrawal from occupied territory as part of a general settlement.
The Answer to the second part of the Question is "None". This matter is before the United Nations.