Oral Answers to Questions — Egypt (Mufti of Jerusalem)

– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Mai 1947.

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Photo of Mr Maurice Edelman Mr Maurice Edelman , Coventry West 12:00, 5 Mai 1947

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations he has recently made to the Egyptian Government concerning the ex-Mufti's political activities in Cairo; and what is the nature of the activities to which exception has been taken.

Mr. McNeil:

His Majesty's Government have made frequent representations to the Egyptian Government, since the Mufti's arrival in Egypt, on account of the political activities in which he has been engaged.

Photo of Mr Maurice Edelman Mr Maurice Edelman , Coventry West

In order to limit the area of activity of the ex-Mufti, will my right hon. Friend confirm that in no circumstances will he be allowed to go to Palestine?

Photo of Major Samuel Haughton Major Samuel Haughton , Antrim

Can the Minister say what political activities have led to the complete disruption of the Anglo-Egyptian union in Egypt?