HC Deb 10 June 1931 vol 253 cc990-1
17. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any payment was made in respect of the cost of giving refuge in British vessels to Portuguese revolutionaries; and if so, by whom?

Mr. ALEXANDER

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply of 22nd May (OFFICIAL REPORT, column 2386) to the hon. and gallant Member for Epsom (Commander Southby).

Sir N. G RATTAN-DOYLE

Who paid?

Mr. ALEXANDER

The expenses were paid by the refugees themselves.