§ 41. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if the Welsh community in Patagonia was adversely affected by the recent volcanic eruptions in South America; and, if so, to what extent?
§ Mr. EDENMy right hon. Friend has received no report on the effects of the recent volcanic disturbances on the Welsh community in Patagonia, but he will be happy to communicate to the hon. Member any official information on this point which may subsequently reach him.
§ Captain P. MACDONALDIs it not a fact that this volcanic eruption has submerged a portion of the English population also?
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs there any reason for believing that volcanoes have a worse effect on the Welsh population than upon other nationalities?