§ 6. Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can make a statement on the present situation in Spain?
§ Mr. DALTONThe present situation in Spain is one of comparative calm. The elections duly took place on Sunday last, but the information available as to the results is still incomplete. His Majesty's Ambassador has reported that things were quiet in Madrid, though there was a small anti-clerical incident in one of the suburbs. There were minor disturbances in some of the provinces.
§ Sir K. WOODIs any form of censorship still in existence in Spain?
§ Mr. DALTONI could not say without notice.
§ Mr. THORNEIs it not a fact that Spain is more stable on account of so many Social Democrats being returned?
§ Mr. DALTONI am sure my hon. Friend will be glad to know that, according to Press reports, the Socialist party are the strongest party in the new Parliament, and hon. Members opposite will be reassured to know that no Communists have yet been elected.
§ Mr. HANNONArising out of the original reply, can the hon. Member state if he has had any complaints of any inconvenience to British citizens in Spain under the new régime?
§ Mr. DALTONNo, I am glad to say that we have had no such complaints except—I do not want to deceive the hon. Member—that there were, of course, one or two complaints made with regard to losses of property, which have already been referred to in this House. But so far as our information goes, British subjects are travelling freely and happily in Spain under the new régime.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYCan my hon. Friend say whether the system of election there was the alternative vote or proportional representation?
§ Mr. DALTONI am afraid I should require notice of that question.
§ Mr. MANDERIs it not also a fact that the Liberal party will be the controlling party in the new Parliament?