§ Sir EDWIN CORNWALLasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he had received any information lately or at all concerning the commercial condition of Portugal; and whether the political condition of Portugal is such as to cause anxiety to His Majesty's Government?
§ Mr. ACLANDIn regard to the first part of the question I have received no special information recently as to the commercial situation in Portugal. The answer to the second part is in the negative.
§ Mr. WATTCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the condition of affairs is better commercially tinder a Republic than under a Monarchy?
§ Mr. ACLANDThat is rather a matter of opinion.