HC Deb 16 February 1914 vol 58 cc550-1
2. Mr. NEWMAN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he has any information to give the House as regards the protection and safety of British lives and property in Torreon and Mexico City?

Mr. ACLAND

I have no information on this point as regards Torreon. As regards Mexico City, the British Admiral in Mexican Waters has been authorised to send to the British Legation such arms as are necessary for the defence of British lives in a possible emergency.

Mr. NEWMAN

Have any marines been landed?

Mr. ACLAND

I think not—certainly no force of marines in connection with Mexico City.

Mr. NEWMAN

Where have they been landed?

Mr. ACLAND

I think no force has been landed anywhere.

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