§ MR. ANDERSONasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, If the British claims against Brazil, as adjusted by Mr. Clare Ford, are yet approaching settlement; or if some further delay is being interposed by the Brazilian Government?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEThese claims are still under consideration. Mr. Corbett, Her Majesty's Minister at Rio, is about to visit England, and the matter will be further discussed with a view to its settlement. Her Majesty's Government are not aware that any delay has been interposed by the Brazilian, Government.