UN General Assembly
1956

65. Thus the conception of an international force came into being, gaining rapid support in the United Nations. The United Kingdom delegation also supported this proposal. As soon as it became apparent that the United Nations Emergency Force would shortly be capable of carrying out the physical task of preserving peace, the Government of the United Kingdom decided that the withdrawal of our forces in the Port Said area could be carried out without delay. 66. As is known throughout the world, the Allied Commander-in-Chief has been instructed to seek agreement with the United Nations Commander concerning a time-table for complete withdrawal, taking into account the military and practical problems involved. With good faith on all sides, we believe that this timetable can be carried out in a short time.