THE CANAL ZONE

The video reports on the decision to withdraw 80,000 British troops from the Suez Canal Zone, leaving the base under civilian care but retaining the right to reinstall troops in emergencies. The Prime Minister highlights changes in global strategy, suggesting the Suez base is outdated. The British servicemen have performed their duties with efficiency. War Minister Antony Head explains the policy aims to reduce the British base size, improve relations with Egypt, and free troops for strategic reserves.

What decision was made regarding the British troops in the Suez Canal Zone?

• To increase the number of troops

• To withdraw the troops and leave the base under civilian control

• To hand over the base to another country

• To maintain the current number of troops

What right does Britain retain after withdrawing troops from the Suez Canal Zone?

• To sell the base to another country

• To increase civilian personnel

• To reinstall a garrison in case of an emergency

• To permanently close the base

What did the Prime Minister emphasize about the Suez base during the debate?

• Its strategic importance has increased

• It is obsolete due to changes in world strategy

• It should be expanded

• It should be handed over to the United Nations

What was one of the aims of the agreement with Egypt as clarified by Mr. Antony Head?

• To improve relations with Egypt

• To close the Suez Canal

• To increase the size of the British base

• To increase military presence in the region

What strategic benefit does the agreement with Egypt provide according to the War Minister?

• It allows for more trade routes

• It provides more civilian jobs

• It frees troops to form a strategic reserve

• It increases the number of British bases