§ Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Prime Minister whether, on the entry into force of the Anglo-Italian Agreement, he proposes to make any representations to the Italian Government concerning the presence of Italian aeroplanes and other warlike material in Spain?
§ Mr. ButlerThe question of the presence of Italian war material in Spain is primarily a matter for the Non-intervention Committee.
§ Mr. Leachasked the Prime Minister how many letters of protest have been sent by the Government in the past two years to other governments, including the insurgent authorities in Spain; and in how many cases satisfaction has been forthcoming?
§ Mr. ButlerThe information requested is not readily available and would take a considerable amount of time and labour to collate. I regret that, in view of the present state of public business, my Noble Friend is not prepared to attempt to supply it.
§ Mr. Leachasked the Prime Minister whether inquiries have been made from General Franco as to the reason for placing long-distance artillery to the west and south of Gibraltar; and, if so, what reply has been received?
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§ Mr. ButlerNo, Sir. The situation has been closely watched and His Majesty's Government do not consider it necessary to make any representations at the present time.