HC Deb 19 March 1941 vol 370 c139
6. Mr. Thorne

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what are the out standing difficulties preventing a settlement with the Mexican Government in connection with the Shell Oil Company?

Mr. Butler

As the hon. Member knows, the Mexican Government expropriated the oil companies in 1938. Hitherto, no suggestion for a fair and equitable settlement has been made by the Mexican Government.

Mr. Thorne

When does the right hon. Gentleman think we shall be able to get this unfortunate job settled?

Mr. Butler

When a suggestion such as I have intimated is made.