HC Deb 21 January 1931 vol 247 cc166-7
3. Mr. HACKING

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information to give to the House regarding the present situation in Spain?

Mr. DALTON

In December two revolts directed against the Government and the Monarchy in Spain broke out, and were suppressed. As a result, the Government introduced martial law and imposed a strict censorship. The latest reports from His Majesty's Ambassador at Madrid indicate that the situation throughout the country is, at present, quiet. General Berenguer has again formally stated that he intends to revert to the Constitution of 1876, and that the elections for the Senate and Chamber respectively are definitely fixed for the 1st and 15th of March.

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