HC Deb 16 March 1927 vol 203 cc1986-7
18. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many of His Majesty's ships of war are now in Nicaraguan waters; how many British subjects have taken refuge in His Majesty's ship or ships or have been assisted or defended in other ways; and how long it is intended to maintain His Majesty's ship or ships in those waters?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

Only His Majesty's Ship "Colombo" was despatched to Nicaraguan waters. She left them on 5th March, His Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires, having reported her presence no longer necessary, since sufficient American forces had been landed for the protection of foreign life and property. No British subject took refuge on His Majesty's ship. As to the number of British subjects in Nicaragua, I would refer my hon. and gallant friend to the reply to the hon. Member for Bow and Bromley on 2nd March. It is not anticipated that, in the present circumstances, it will be necessary again to despatch one of His Majesty's ships to Nicaraguan waters.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

I have not asked how many British subjects there are in Nicaragua?

Mr. H. WILLIAMS

No, but you have been told.

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