§ 1. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether, as a result of the visit to Portugal of the Military Mission, adequate mutual arrangements have now been made for the defence of the British and Portuguese colonies?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Butler)As the Mission have only just returned to this country on the conclusion of their duties in Portugal, His Majesty's Government have not yet had an opportunity of considering their final report.
§ Mr. ManderAre we not bound by treaty to Portugal, and was not the object 2844 of the Missing to secure mutual protection?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir, but we must consider the Mission's full report.
§ Mr. ManderIf I put down a question after the Recess, perhaps the right hon. Gentleman will give me an answer?
§ Mr. ButlerI can always count on the hon. Gentleman to put down a question.