HC Deb 01 July 1884 vol 289 cc1796-7

In reply to Mr. O'SHEA,

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

said, that all vessels from France were subject to quarantine in Spain, as were also all vessels from England; but the Foreign Office were not aware of the precise number of days. Seven days' quarantine was imposed on all persons arriving in Spain by railway.

MR. STOREY

asked whether, in the judgment of the noble Lord, quarantine in the case of vessels arriving from England at Spanish ports was neces- sary; and, whether he would communicate with, the Spanish authorities on the subject with the object of removing a restriction so prejudicial to British shipping?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

It is well-known that the Spanish authorities have accepted the principles of quarantine, and therefore any general remonstrances with regard to it would be perfectly useless. When any instance of the abuse of the quarantine regulations is brought under the notice of the Foreign Office it will be examined on its merits, and representations made to the Spanish or other Government.