§ 7. Mr. Bellengerasked the Prime Minister whether he will publish the 846 details of all secret treaties or diplomatic undertakings existing between Great Britain and Portugal regarding any guarantee by Great Britain of the Territorial integrity of Portugal or her colonlal possessions?
§ Mr. ButlerThere are no secret treaties or undertakings between Great Britain and Portugal. I will, if the hon. Member desires, give him detailed references to the publications in which the text of all our treaties with Portugal may be found.
§ Mr. BellengerWhile thanking the hon. Gentleman, will he indicate under which treaty or instrument the Government undertake to use the armed forces of this. country in certain events to protect Portuguese territory?
§ Mr. ButlerI would refer the hon. Member to all the treaties with Portugal. If he will give me a specific instance, I will certainly answer his question.
§ Mr. BellengerWith reference to the supplementary question, I have that information, but can the hon. Gentleman Specially indicate which of those treaties governs our obligations in the respects I have mentioned?
§ Mr. ButlerI should want notice of that question.