HC Deb 15 June 1933 vol 279 c316
55. Lord SCONE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is now in a position to make a statement regarding Portuguese flag discrimination?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Eden)

The negotiations have now reached an advanced stage and are proceeding satisfactorily.

Sir ASSHETON POWNALL

Can the hon. Gentleman say when he expects to have them calculated?

Mr. EDEN

It is difficult to give a date, but I hope that they will be concluded shortly.