§ 8. Mr. ARTHUR MICHAEL SAMUELasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is yet in a position to report the result of the inquiries made by His Majesty's Minister at Mexico City as to the statement of the Mexican President-elect about the default of obligations towards British holders of Mexican Government securities?
Mr. A. HENDERSONNo, Sir; but the despatch is on its way and I hope to receive it very shortly. When it arrives I shall at once communicate with the hon. Member.
§ Mr. SMITHERSIn view of the fact that British investors have lost a large amount of money in these Mexican investments, will the Government back up to the utmost of their power the committee which is investigating this matter and taking charge of affairs?
Mr. HENDERSONI have already answered that question intimating that we can only act at the request of the persons concerned.
§ Mr. SAMUELWill the right hon. Gentleman consider sending to the International Committee of Bankers a copy of the information which he is sending to me?