HC Deb 20 October 1952 vol 505 cc66-7W
123. Mr. Teeling

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how far negotiations for the settlement of the claims of Primitiva Gas and Buenos Aires Railways have progressed.

Mr. Nutting

As my hon. Friend is aware, Her Majesty's Government are endeavouring to induce the Argentine Government to promote a rapid settlement with the companies. A memorandum on this matter was formally presented to the Argentine Government on the 7th August. No reply has yet been received.