HC Deb 09 July 1908 vol 192 c65
MR. RICHARDSON (Nottingham, S.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, if he has received any complaints of the treatment by the British Vice-Consul at Santiago, Chili, of Mr. C. R. Pettit, a British subject; and, if so, will he say what he proposes to do under the circumstances.

SIR EDWARD GREY

I have received a complaint on this matter; but as the action of the Vice-Consul at Santiago, who is an unsalaried officer, was taken in his private capacity, I am unable to intervene.

MR. RICHARDSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Mr. Pettit was nominated for membership of the Union club, Santiago; and that he was blackballed at the instigation of the British Vice-Consul?

SIR EDWARD GREY

I understand that that is the complaint, but any action taken in connection with the club was taken by the Vice-Consul in his private capacity.

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