HC Deb 03 May 1954 vol 527 c1W
4. Mr. P. Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why it has taken so long to obtain information with regard to the exclusion of the British Vice-Consul from a Spanish court in Cadiz at the beginning of February; and if he will now make a statement.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

Despite representations made by Her Majesty's Ambassador on 18th February, 1st March and 9th March, a reply was only received from the Spanish Ministry for Foreign Affairs on 10th April. The reply received appears to be based on a misunderstanding, and Her Majesty's Ambassador has been instructed to raise the matter again with the Spanish authorities.