§ MR. W. E. FORSTERasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, If he can inform the House what portion of the territory, the sovereignty of which by Portugal is proposed to be recognised by Article 1. of the Congo Treaty, is at present in the occupation of the Portuguese Government or under its rule?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEAs I have already explained to the House on former occasions, owing to the orders issued to Her Majesty's Naval authorities forcibly to oppose any attempt of the Portuguese to extend their occupation beyond Ambriz, no portion of the territory referred to by my right hon. Friend is in the occupation of Portugal or under her rule.