HC Deb 02 July 1917 vol 95 c732
11. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is in a position to give the House some information on the present crisis in Spain?

Mr. BALFOUR

I have no special information on this subject which I can with advantage give to the House.

Mr. LYNCH

Will the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that the influence of this country will not be used against those who desire to make a republic in Spain?

Mr. BALFOUR

It is not the practice of the present Cabinet, or of any British Government, to interfere with foreign nations in the direction of their own destinies.