§ 3. Mr. Dayasked the Prime Minister whether he can make a statement according to his latest information concerning the present position of the withdrawal of foreign troops from Spain; and are there any British subjects in the hands of the Spanish authorities serving sentences passed upon them for offences during the recent civil war?
§ Mr. ButlerThe Spanish Government have given an assurance that all foreign troops will be withdrawn immediately after the victory parade, which is to be held at Madrid in the near future. Certain withdrawals of troops have in fact already taken place. Three British subjects are reported to be detained in Spain as civil prisoners. My Noble Friend is making urgent inquiries to obtain further details.
§ Mr. DayMay we be informed whether the troops that have already been withdrawn have now returned to Spain?
§ Mr. ButlerNo, Sir.
§ Mr. BoothbyHas the right hon. Gentleman any idea when the victory parade will take place?
§ Mr. ButlerI should not like to give an exact date.
§ Mr. ManderIs it not to be on 30th May? How many times has it been postponed?