HC Deb 02 August 1939 vol 350 c2411W
Colonel Clarke

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that no settlement has yet been reached in respect of the collision between the Cuban warship "Cuba" and the steamship "Flashlight" on the 31st May, 1937, and can he state why, in view of the fact that though the Cuban Government have given instructions for this to be settled, they state payment cannot be made at present?

Mr. Butler

On the 22nd June His Majesty's Minister was informed by the President of the Cuban Republic that he had given instructions for the settlement of the claim but that payment could not be made at present. No reason was given for the withholding of payment and His Majesty's Minister is continuing to press the Cuban Government in the matter.