HC Deb 18 December 1933 vol 284 cc897-8
14. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will state the latest information he has received from Rio de Janeiro as to the result of the inquiry into the ferry and tramway fares of the Leopoldina Terminal and Cantareira Companies?

Mr. EDEN

My right hon. Friend has not yet received from His Majesty's Ambassador at Rio de Janeiro the report asked for on the progress made by the Commission investigating the books of the Cantareira Company.

Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

Can the hon. Member say what is the cause of this unnecessary delay?

Mr. EDEN

The dispatch was only sent on the 17th November, and we must give a little time for the answer.