HC Deb 25 June 1940 vol 362 cc295-6
36. Mr. Thorne

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now give any information in connection with the declaration of the Mexican Government that they are now willing to resume diplomatic relations with the British Government?

40. Mr. Lipson

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware of the official declaration recently made by President Cardenas, of Mexico, that he is ready to resume diplomatic relations with this country, and what reply His Majesty's Government propose to make?

The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Butler)

The invitation from the Mexican Government is receiving careful consideration, but I am not yet in a position to make any statement regarding the nature of our reply.

Mr. Thorne

Will not the Government speed up this matter and get a settlement as early as possible? We do not want any more enemies.

Mr. Butler

His Majesty's Government fully realise the importance of the matter.