§ 9. Mr. Vernon Bartlettasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make a statement on our present relations with Mexico?
§ Mr. ButlerI hope that the hon. Member will not press me for a statement at the present time. My Noble Friend is fully aware of the interest of hon. Members in the development of our relations with Mexico.
§ Mr. ThorneHow long will it be before we get a definite answer?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerCan the right hon. Gentleman tell us that His Majesty's Government do attach importance to an early settlement of outstanding questions?
§ Mr. ButlerWe attach importance to a satisfactory settlement, and if it is early, so much the better.
§ Mr. ThorneAre you thinking more of the oil companies?
§ Mr. ButlerAll we are worried about is obtaining a satisfactory and just settlement. We have no other considerations in mind.
§ Mr. GallacherWill the right hon. Gentleman make sure that the oil companies are not encouraging the systematic Fascist propaganda which is going on in Mexico?