§ Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Prime Minister whether any diplomatic or consular representative has been instructed to visit Barcelona and interview British ship masters there in regard to their complaints as to attacks by Italian aircraft on British ships?
§ Mr. Butler:His Majesty's consular officers, who in the ordinary course of their duties are in constant touch with British shipping, visit Barcelona daily and report regularly on such matters.
§ Mr. Storeyasked the Prime Minister whether any steps have been taken for the recovery from the insurgent authorities in Spain of the loss due to the sinking of the "Alcira "?
§ Mr. Butler:His Majesty's Government have reserved their right to claim full compensation for losses due to the sinking of this vessel but no claim has yet been presented.