HC Deb 20 December 1965 vol 722 c1687
69. Sir W. Teeling

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, in his forthcoming talks in Buenos Aires in mid-January, he will bring up the question of the shareholders of the Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company receiving compensation for the confiscation of their property, and interest on the sums due over a number of years, as confirmed by the Argentine Supreme Court last October; and if he will press for a satisfactory offer to be made by the Argentine Government.

Mr. George Thomson

Subject to developments between now and my right hon. Friend's visit to Buenos Aires, my right hon. Friend intends to make inquiries about the progress of the negotiations and reaffirm Her Majesty's Government's interest in a satisfactory settlement.

Sir W. Teeling

Will the hon. Gentleman remember that the Dutch oil companies—I think it is, or certain other countries—in the last few weeks have been given by the Argentine Government what they claimed in full, and will the Foreign Secretary be properly briefed as to what the offer should be for us and which we very much need?

Mr. Thomson

Yes. My right hon. Friend is always fully briefed on everything.

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