HC Deb 25 March 1929 vol 226 cc2062-3
41. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can now make a statement with regard to the case of Mr. A J. Brewer; and whether a reply has yet been received from the Portuguese Government to the representations made by His Majesty's Consul at Lisbon?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

A reply has not yet been received from the Portuguese Government, and I am not at present in a position to make any statement on this case.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Is the right hon. Gentleman pressing the Portuguese Government for a reply, in view of the very long time that has elapsed?

Viscountess ASTOR

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think, considering the treatment this man received, that it would do the Portuguese Government good to be pressed by the British Government?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

I have caused representations to be made to the Portuguese Government, but I am not clear that a very long time has elapsed since those representations were made, and I think that the Portuguese Government are entitled to have full time for consideration.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

In the meantime, does the question of compensation for Mr. Brewer remain outstanding?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes, Sir.

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