§ Mr. Shinwellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the recent speech by General Franco has been the subject of communication between His Majesty's Government and the Government of the United States of America; and whether it is proposed to take any action.
§ Mr. LawThe answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative. Hon. Members will be aware that General Franco's speech has already been the subject of a statement by the United States Acting Secretary of State at his Press conference on 23rd July. I have at present nothing to add to the statement which my right hon. Friend made on 24th July.
§ Mr. Shinwellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has made any representations to the Spanish Government on the recent speech by-General Franco; and whether any reply has been received?
§ Mr. LawNo, Sir. The attitude of His Majesty's Government should, however, be clear to the Spanish Government from my right hon. Friend's statement in reply to the hon. Member for East Wolverhampton (Mr. Mander) on 24th July.