Egypt

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 16 Rhagfyr 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr James Harrison Mr James Harrison , Nottingham East 12:00, 16 Rhagfyr 1947

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will indicate the present position of Egypt in relation to the sterling currency area; and what direct applications or overtures have been made by that country to re-enter the sterling area.

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

Egypt left the sterling area on 14th July, 1947; the answer to the second part of the Question is, "None, Sir."