HC Deb 26 July 1937 vol 326 cc2681-2W
Mr. White

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is in a position to make any further statement with regard to the action of General Franco in connection with the cargo of the "Fernando L de Ybarra"?

Mr. Eden

This matter has been the subject of numerous discussions between His Majesty's Embassy at Hendaye and the representatives of General Franco. No satisfactory solution of the matter has yet been reached, but His Majesty's Government will continue to take all steps open to them to press for the release of this cargo and, in the meantime, they have naturally reserved the right to make a claim in due course for damages in respect of its seizure.

Commander Locker-Lampson

asked the Secretary of State for War on what spot the large guns have been mounted which are alleged to menace British rights near Gibraltar or the Straits; and whether he will obtain from General Franco permission to examine these guns in order to determine their potential powers relative to British interests?

Sir V. Warrender

I cannot, in reply to a question, conveniently add to what my noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs said on this subject in the course of Debate on 19th July.