§ 87. Sir J. NALLasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that three Manchester firms have suffered a grave denial of justice in the Brazilian courts; and what steps are being taken in the matter?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Viscount Cranborne)Yes, Sir. My right hon. Friend is aware of the decisions of the Brazilian courts regarding the claims of the three Manchester textile firms Messrs. Armitage and Rigby, Limited, Hollins, Mill and Company, Limited, and Richard Haworth and Company, Limited, in the Brazilian courts. The attention of the Brazilian Government was drawn to the case not less than two years ago, but I regret to say that no satisfactory reply has yet been received. His Majesty's Ambassador at Rio de Janeiro was recently instructed to renew his representations to the Brazilian Government on the matter.