HC Deb 29 November 1950 vol 481 c1136
21. Brigadier Rayner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when an ambassador to Spain will be appointed.

Mr. Ernest Davies

I have nothing to add to my reply to similar Questions on 13th November.

Brigadier Rayner

Cannot the Under-Secretary say when the date when this appointment will be made, after all these years?

Mr. Davies

There are some administrative considerations and it is necessary to seek the agreement of the Spanish Government. This takes a certain amount of time, but there is no undue delay.

Professor Savory

Will the Government demand that before sending an ambassador to Spain, the rights of the Protestant minority should be restored—

Mr. Speaker

The hon. Member is going beyond the Question on the Order Paper.

Professor Savory

—as this was one of the reasons why our ambassador was originally withdrawn?

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