HC Deb 16 December 1911 vol 32 cc2833-4
Mr. STUART-WORTLEY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any commercial treaty was in force between Portugal and Germany; and, if so, whether the terms of such treaty were to be found in any Parliamentary Paper presented to this House or could be so communicated now?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Acland)

A treaty of commerce and navigation between Germany and Portugal was concluded on the 30th of November, 1908, and ratified on the 21st of May, 1910. It is to remain in force for eight years. A full account of it was given in the Board of Trade Journal for June 17th, June 24th, and July 1st, 1909. The text will appear in Volume 101 of the State Papers, to be issued in March next.