§ 6. Mr. R. McNEILLasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any official information as to a resolution having been adopted by the American House of Representatives on the subject of the government of Ireland; and, if so, will he make a formal protest against interference by a foreign Legislature in the domestic affairs of the United Kingdom?
Mr. HARMSWORTHI am informed by His Majesty's Ambassador at Washington that such a resolution was passed by the House of Representatives on the 4th March, but was not considered by the Senate, as unanimous consent for bringing it forward could not be obtained.
§ Mr. McNEILLCan any representations be made on this subject?
Mr. HARMSWORTHNo. In the opinion of His Majesty's Government, it is quite impossible to make any representations of the kind indicated by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. McNEILLIs the hon. Gentleman aware that a British Ambassador was recalled from Washington some years ago for privately expressing an opinion in connection with American politics?