§ Mr. HANNONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is in a position to make any statement relating to the revolutionary outbreak in Mexico, in the State of Vera Cruz, on 3rd March; and is he satisfied that the lives and properties of British nationals are adequately protected during the trouble?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONAccording to reports from His Majesty's representative at Mexico City, the position on the Vera Cruz front is as follows: A revolt broke out in Vera Cruz on 3rd March under General Aguirre, who obtained control of the State of Vera Cruz and of the railway to Mexico City as far as the central plateau. The Mexican Government have rapidly concentrated troops on this front, and the rebels are stated to be falling back before them. As regards the second part of the question, His Majesty's Government580W can rely with confidence on His Majesty's Minister at Mexico City to take such steps and to make such recommendations as the situation demands for the protection of British life and property in Mexico.