HC Deb 17 June 1930 vol 240 cc39-40
Mr. WOMERSLEY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has received a report of the firing of four live shells by the Danish gunboat "Hyidbjornen" on the Grimsby trawler "Varanger" on 24th May in Icelandic waters; and will he have full inquiries made with a view to representations being made to the Danish Government?

Mr. DALTON

The attention of my right hon. Friend has been called to this incident, and he will certainly make representations if he finds that the circumstances warrant them.

Mr. WOMERSLEY

Has a request been made to the Foreign Secretary that he should receive a deputation on this matter?

Mr. DALTON

I have not heard of that, but, as a matter of fact, we have the matter under consideration at this moment, and are very anxious to do all that we can.

Mr. WOMERSLEY

If such a deputation comes along, will the Secretary of State receive it?

Mr. DALTON

I will convey that suggestion to my right hon. Friend.

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