HC Deb 15 July 1929 vol 230 c21
23. Mr. ALLEN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether during the recent civil war in Mexico any damage was done to the property of British nationals, either by the insurgent forces or by the Government forces; and, if so, have any representations been made by His Majesty's representative in Mexico to the Government of Mexico?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

Yes; four such cases have been brought to the notice of His Majesty's Government, the damage in all four cases having been done by insurgent forces. The Mexican Government took energetic steps to suppress the rebellion, and no representations have been made by His Majesty's Minister in Mexico City.

Mr. ALLEN

Is it not a fact that the Monroe Doctrine prevents His Majesty's Government from making proper representations on behalf of our nationals in South America during civil war?

Mr. HENDERSON

That is an important question of which I must have notice.

Mr. WALLHEAD

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us how the insurgents were armed? From whom did they receive their arms?

HON. MEMBERS

From the Soviet!