§ 67. Mr. Shinwellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what proposal he has made to Colonel Nasser about the reopening of the Suez Canal and a settlement of the dispute between 365W the Arab States and the State of Israel: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsMy right hon. Friend has made no proposals to President Nasser on these matters, apart from his request through Sir Harold Beeley last week that the four British ships trapped in the Great Bitter Lake be released. He will keep the House informed of any developments.
§ 68. Mr. Will Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make a statement on the talks being conducted in Cairo by Sir Harold Beeley.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsThe talks which Sir Harold Beeley has had are of course confidential. My right hon. Friend will keep the House informed of any developments.