Users Association Mentioned in Wider UN Proposal
Selwyn Lloyd's government supported an additional Security Council proposal linking the users association to cooperation with Egyptian canal authorities.
Role range: 1956-1956
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Selwyn Lloyd Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Selwyn Lloyd through 79 dated historical records for Great Britain.
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1956
Britain Gains Unanimous Endorsement of Free Passage
Security Council members agreed that canal transit should be open and nondiscriminatory, a requirement supported by the British delegation.
Role range: 1956-1957
British Diplomacy Weighs Further Negotiations
Selwyn Lloyd reviewed the diplomatic position after the Council adopted common principles but failed to agree on an implementing mechanism.
Role range: 1956-1956
Protocol of Sevres
Participates in secret Sevres discussions before Patrick Dean signs the final protocol for Britain
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Sevres Mission
Travels to secret talks with French and Israeli representatives at Sevres
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
British Foreign Secretary Joins Secret Meeting
Selwyn Lloyd attended discussions with French and Israeli representatives about a possible sequence of military actions against Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956
Sevres Terms Reported to Eden
Lloyd reports the developing secret agreement with France and Israel to Eden.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Reviews British Commitment With Pineau
Selwyn Lloyd held further consultations with Christian Pineau as the governments sought agreement on the terms and timing of intervention.
Role range: 1956-1956
Foreign Secretary Handles Secret Sevres Outcome
Selwyn Lloyd was involved in discussions connected to the agreement that would precede the Israeli attack and Anglo French ultimatum.
Role range: 1956-1957
British Foreign Office Prepares Canal Warning
Selwyn Lloyd's department prepared diplomatic communications demanding that the armies fighting in Sinai move away from the canal area.
Role range: 1956-1957
Anglo-French Ultimatum
Presents the ultimatum demanding withdrawal from the canal zone and acceptance of Anglo-French occupation
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
United Nations
Defends Britain's ultimatum during international debate over the crisis
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Anglo French Ultimatum Delivered to Egypt
Selwyn Lloyd defended an ultimatum demanding a halt to fighting and the withdrawal of Egyptian and Israeli troops from the canal zone, with allied occupation of key positions proposed.
Role range: 1956-1956
British Diplomacy Opposes Immediate Withdrawal Motion
Britain opposed Security Council steps that conflicted with its declared intention to place forces in the canal area after the ultimatum.
Role range: 1956-1957
British Foreign Secretary Transmits Canal Demands
Selwyn Lloyd advanced the joint ultimatum requiring both sides to halt the fighting and accept Anglo French positions near the canal.
Role range: 1956-1957
Time Limit Set for Ultimatum Acceptance
The Anglo French warning gave the parties a short deadline to accept its conditions before the two European governments took military action.
Role range: 1956-1957
Britain Rejects General Assembly Referral Vote
Britain opposed Resolution 119, but the procedural measure passed despite British and French negative votes.
Role range: 1956-1957
British Case Meets Security Council Opposition
Selwyn Lloyd's government faced diplomatic criticism as the Security Council debated the ultimatum and ensuing military measures.
Role range: 1956-1957
Foreign Office Explains Military Action to Allies
Selwyn Lloyd's department faced the task of defending the intervention to governments alarmed by the operation.
Role range: 1956-1957
British Diplomacy Confronts Intervention Backlash
Selwyn Lloyd defended the British position while international criticism of the Anglo-French invasion reinforced demands for withdrawal.
Role range: 1956-1956
Foreign Secretary Defends Ceasefire Reversal
Selwyn Lloyd's government had to explain the sudden change from a military drive along the canal to a negotiated end to fighting.
Role range: 1956-1957
Withdrawal Negotiations
Handles negotiations over withdrawal and replacement by United Nations forces
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Collusion Questions
Faces questioning over whether Britain had prior knowledge of Israel's attack on Egypt
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Diplomatic Aftermath
Ends the year managing the diplomatic aftermath of the failed intervention
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Final Withdrawal Timetable Negotiated
Lloyd negotiates the final timetable for British and French evacuation from Port Said.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Withdrawal
Oversees Britain's diplomatic retreat as Anglo-French withdrawal from Egypt is arranged
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Reviews Nationalization Legal Questions
Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd examines the legal and diplomatic implications of the canal company's nationalization.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Consults French Foreign Ministry
Lloyd coordinates the British response with French officials concerned about Egyptian canal policy.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Explores United States Negotiations
Lloyd attempts to reconcile British objectives with American proposals for managing the Suez dispute.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Prepares London Conference Agenda
Lloyd helps prepare proposals for international discussions on the canal and its future operation.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Presents Canal Settlement Proposals
Lloyd advocates arrangements intended to protect access and reassure the international users of the waterway.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Discusses International Canal Authority
British diplomacy explores proposals for an international framework to supervise canal operations.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Represents Britain at Security Council
Lloyd engages with United Nations diplomacy as Britain pursues international arguments over the canal dispute.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Negotiates Suez Diplomatic Strategy
The foreign secretary manages contacts with other governments during the escalation from nationalization to intervention.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Faces Franco British Policy Differences
Lloyd helps reconcile allied diplomatic approaches as Paris and London evaluate their options toward Nasser.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
Lloyd Confronts United Nations Criticism
The British government faces criticism in international forums after military operations begin in Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1960
1960
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Role range: 1957-1963 – 1960-1962
1974
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
1978
Death of Selwyn Lloyd
Death of Selwyn Lloyd
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