§ 9. Mr. CADOGANasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that Captain D. G. Carr, a British subject, has suffered loss to the extent of approximately £500 in the destruction of a convent in Malaga by incendiarism during the recent riots; and whether His Majesty's Government proposes to press for compensation?
§ Mr. DALTONThis case is that referred to in my answer to the hon. and gallant Member for Central Hull (Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy) of the 18th of May. Captain Carr is furnishing the Foreign Office with full particulars in writing, and the possibility of presenting his claim is now being examined.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNECan the hon. Gentleman say whether the instructions which have been given by His Majesty's Government and on which the new negotiations are being conducted are the same as the previous instructions?
§ Mr. DALTONI cannot answer that question. The instructions given to His Majesty's Government's negotiators must remain confidential while the negotiations are in progress.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEIs it not desirable that the House should know on what basis the negotiations are proceeding?
§ Mr. DALTONNot at present.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEWhy not?
§ Sir W. DAVISONSecret diplomacy.