HC Deb 11 February 1926 vol 191 cc1232-3
51. Mr. ROBERT YOUNG

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the decision arrived at in the case of Mr. Pemetiro Porras, whose fine of 5s. for driving a car without a licence was rescinded by the magistrates at Hastings until the plea of diplomatic privilege was referred to the Home Office; and will he say what position the gentleman concerned held?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The decision reached by the magistrates at the adjourned hearing was to convict and inflict a fine of 5s. The position held was that of Consul, which does not entitle to immunity from process.