§ 51. Mr. ROBERT YOUNGasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the decision arrived at in the case of Mr. Pemetiro 1233 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 for driving a car without a licence was rescinded by the magistrates at Hastings until the plea of diplomatic privilege was referred to the Home Office; and will he say what position the gentleman concerned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-HICKSThe 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.