§ 18. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has now received the Report of His Majesty's Consul-General at Loanda regarding the case of Mr. A. J. Brewer, second officer of the Clan Line s.s. "Clan Lamont," who, after arrest on the charge of theft of £l, was imprisoned for nine months, while awaiting trial in Portuguese West Africa, and was then condemned to 360 days' imprisonment and £18 fine or another 90 days' imprisonment; and, if so, what action his Department intends to take in the matter?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINThe Report of His Majesty's Consul-General at Loanda on the case of Mr. Brewer has been received and is being carefully considered. I propose in Mr. Brewer's own interests to await his arrival in this country in order that certain points may be cleared up before a decision is possible as to what further action can be taken.