§ 2. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware of reports spread about Europe that His Majesty's Govern- 1740 meat were supporting, or viewed benevolently, the establishment of a dictatorship in Lithuania and the maintenance of the dictatorship in Portugal; and whether he can take any action in countering such suggestions
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI am aware of these reports, but I scarcely think that they are worth noticing. It is not the practice of His Majesty's Government to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, or to foment or encourage revolutions in them; but it is our concern to maintain friendly relations with these countries, and, therefore, with whatever Governments are established in them.
§ Commander BELLAIRSCould my right hon. Friend say who originated these false reports?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINOh, Sir, they come from a source which is fertile in false reports.