§ Mr. G. Straussasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many deserters from General Franco's army have entered Gibraltar during the last month for which figures are available; and what was the corresponding figure six months and 12 months earlier?
Mr. M. MacDonaldThe figures asked for are not in my possession; but I am asking the Governor to report.
§ Mr. Kirbyasked the Prime Minister whether he will state the number of British ships which have been bombed or otherwise attacked in Spanish waters since the signing of the Munich Agreement; and the number of Britishers who lost their lives or were wounded or injured as the result of such attacks?
§ Mr. ButlerAccording to the Government's information 16 British ships have been struck during the course of air attacks during this period. Of these two were sunk. There have been no British casualties in the course of these attacks.