§ 7. Mr. Teelingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is yet in a position to make a statement about compensation for Mr. J. E. Top-ham of Brighton, who was accidentally shot by a harbour guard in Cuba.
§ Lord John HopeThe Cuban authorities have now arranged for the guard who shot Mr. Topham to be tried by court martial. Her Majesty's Embassy have instructions to revert to the question of compensation after the outcome of the trial is known.
§ Mr. TeelingDoes my hon. Friend realise that his answer will greatly satisfy the family of my constituent, and does he not also feel that this is proof that the Cuban Government very definitely want to make quite sure that in such cases people are fairly treated?
§ Lord John HopeI think that is so.