§ 9. Captain WATERHOUSEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any statement to make with regard to the incident arising from a visit of the secretary to the Italian legation to a picture palace in Addis Ababa?
§ Sir S. HOAREI presume my hon. and gallant Friend refers to an incident which was reported a day or two ago in the Press. No official confirmation of this report has yet reached me.
§ Captain WATERHOUSEDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think that he could use his influences to restrain the exaggerated reports, which must have a bad effect on public opinion both here and in Addis Ababa?
§ Sir S. HOAREIt is difficult for the Government to exercise any influence over the Press, even if they so desired. Perhaps the hon. and gallant Member will use his influence.