HC Deb 17 March 1913 vol 50 c677
4. Sir J. D. REES

asked whether His Majesty's Government has been consulted in regard to the treaty between the United States of America and Nicaragua, whereby the latter pledges itself not to allow any but the former State to construct an interoceanic canal in her territory; and why the potential and prospective interests of British trade are not sacrificed by the said treaty?

Mr. ACLAND

His Majesty's Government have not been consulted in regard to this treaty, consideration of which has, we are informed, been postponed indefinitely by the United States Senate. It does not seem to require any action on behalf of His Majesty's Government.

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