§ 11. Sir Nicholas Grattan-Doyleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he will, on behalf of the scattered body of British investors who are suffering hardship owing to their savings having been invested in Brazilian railways, take their case up with the Brazilian government, in view of the fact that, owing to the policy of the Brazilian authorities, much of the British capital sunk in the Leopoldina Railway Company, the Leopoldina Terminal Company, and the Great Western Railway of Brazil has been rendered almost worthless.
§ Mr. EdenI understand that direct negotiations are in progress between the Brazilian Government and the companies in question. I am, moreover, in close touch with the companies in the matter.