HC Deb 02 May 1966 vol 727 cc1225-6
33. Sir W. Teeling

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of his discussions with the Argentine Foreign Minister when in Buenos Aires concerning the settlement of the Anglo-Argentine Tramways claims, what progress has been made in this matter; and if he will make further representations.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Walter Padley)

Negotiations between the Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company and the Argentine Government for a settlement of the company's claim are still proceeding in Buenos Aires. I am watching the situation closely.

Sir W. Teeling

Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that it is over a quarter of a century now since the shareholders ever got anything out of this concern, and, in the meantime, the Supreme Court in Argentina has said, within the last six months, that they are absolutely in their rights? Will he assure the House that he will fight for the British subjects who want this money?

Mr. Padley

Certainly, Her Majesty's Government will continue to give the company all appropriate support.