69. Major C. LOWTHERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why the diplomatic representative of Great Britain resident in the Republic of Salvador holds only the rank of Consul while the British representative in Honduras holds the rank of Acting Consul-General; and if, in view of the fact that Great Britain does at least as much trade with Salvador as with Honduras, he will give the same rank to both Consular officers?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODOne member of His Majesty's Diplomatic Service is accredited to Guatemala, Honduras, and Salvador. He represents His Majesty the King in each of these countries as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. Ho is also His Majesty's Consul-General for each of these countries.
§ 70. Rear-Admiral ADAIRasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why our Ambassador to Brazil has not yet taken up his post, seeing that he was appointed nearly a year ago; and whether the Government are quite satisfied that he is a suitable person for this position having regard to its importance in respect of our trade?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe departure of His Majesty's Ambassador was at first deferred because his services were required for preliminary work connected with the Peace Conference and subsequently because there was a question of his employment on a special mission decided upon at the Conference. He is now leaving for his post very shortly. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.
§ 71. Rear-Admiral ADAIRasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs who is now our Minister in Argentina; and whether the Government are quite satisfied that he is a suitable person for this position having regard to its importance in respect of our trade?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODOur present Minister in Buenos Ayres is Sir Reginald Tower, who has held this post since 1911. We have every reason to be satisfied with the manner in which he has discharged the onerous duties incumbent on this position.