§ Mr. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in connection with the granting of a loan to Spain, any representations were made to the Spanish Government with a view to securing fair treatment for British companies with important interests in Spain such as the Rio Tin to copper mines?
§ Mr. EdenFull consideration was given to this question in connection with the Trade and Payments Agreement signed in Madrid with the original Loan Agreement on 18th March, 1940.