Selwyn Lloyd Biography

Appointed Foreign Minister

Britain withdraws its proposed High Dam contribution after the American decision.

Begins diplomatic work to build an international response to Egypt's seizure of the canal company

Lloyd opens consultations with French and American representatives on a coordinated response to nationalisation.

Hosts delegations seeking an international system for canal management after nationalization

Opens diplomatic efforts at the London Conference after the canal nationalization

Lloyd joins renewed talks on the canal and the proposed users association.

Takes the Suez dispute to the United Nations Security Council after diplomatic proposals fail

Accepts the Security Council's six principles for a negotiated canal settlement

Lloyd accepts six Security Council principles as a basis for negotiations on canal operation.

Participates in secret Sevres discussions before Patrick Dean signs the final protocol for Britain

Travels to secret talks with French and Israeli representatives at Sevres

Lloyd reports the developing secret agreement with France and Israel to Eden.

Presents the ultimatum demanding withdrawal from the canal zone and acceptance of Anglo-French occupation

Defends Britain's ultimatum during international debate over the crisis

Handles negotiations over withdrawal and replacement by United Nations forces

Lloyd negotiates the final timetable for British and French evacuation from Port Said.

Oversees Britain's diplomatic retreat as Anglo-French withdrawal from Egypt is arranged

Faces questioning over whether Britain had prior knowledge of Israel's attack on Egypt

Ends the year managing the diplomatic aftermath of the failed intervention

Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer

Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons

Death of Selwyn Lloyd