HC Deb 30 January 1929 vol 224 cc917-8
7. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what decision he has reached in the case of Mr. A. J. Brewer, second officer of the Clan Line ss. "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 what action he has decided to take?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

Instructions are being sent to His Majesty's Ambassador at Lisbon to request the Portuguese Government to order a revision of Mr. Brewer's case.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Will any question of compensation arise?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir, at any rate not at this stage. What we are asking for is a revision of the trial.