§ 2. Mr. WALTER GUINNESSasked whether, in view of the new situation in Mexico created by the removal by the United States of the embargo on arms and ammunition, he is taking any steps to safeguard British lives and property, which are now entirely at the mercy of any bandits and robbers who find it convenient to profess political objects?
§ Sir E. GREYHis Majesty's Government have requested the United States Government to impress upon the leaders of the "constitutionalists" the importance of respecting foreign lives and property in the districts which they occupy. The United States Government have complied with this request. As regards the rest of Mexico, the protection of British lives and property has formed the subject of frequent representations to the Mexican Government, and certain steps have been taken at Mexico City in case of possible disturbance, as I announced recently. I would also refer the hon. Member to the answers given on 23rd February with regard to the general policy of His Majesty's Government. It is not possible for us to take any steps for protection in the interior.
§ Mr. JAMES HOPEWith regard to safeguarding British lives and property, is there not danger of the same description nearer home?