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dated September 14, 1956: Nehru's appeal to UK, US

India's deep concern over the consequences of the British Prime Minister's decision to assume the operation of the Suez Canal without the consent and co-operation of Egypt was expressed in unambiguous terms by Prime Minister Nehru in Parliament on September 13. While awaiting the text of Sir Anthony Eden's statement to assess fully the meaning and import of the action contemplated by Britain, France and the US, Mr. Nehru commented that the steps announced were, "to say the least, surprising and the consequences which may flow from it may well be very grave." He expressed the hope that "even now it is not too late to refrain from any such action and to think more in terms of a peaceful, negotiated settlement." The statement was made when Communist members sought to raise a motion for adjournment to discuss the Suez situation. Mr. H.V. Kamath asked whether the Government would consider summoning Parliament if the situation worsened. Mr. Nehru said that under the Constitution, Parliament could be summoned at short notice, subject only to time being allowed to members to reach Delhi.

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