Mr. T. Morrisasked the Prime Minister whether British-owned or controlled com- 1829W mercial undertakings in Spain have now-been able to resume their activities after the close of the civil war, and, if this is not so, what is the nature of the difficulties in the way?
§ Mr. ButlerSuch concerns in so far as they were not able to maintain their activities in Spain during the civil war are resuming them as quickly as circumstances allow, but, as my hon. Friend will realise, it is inevitable that there should be a certain amount of dislocation at the close of a civil war owing to administrative and financial difficulties.