§ Mr. W. Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been drawn to the cases of assault and injury to two British subjects during a meat-workers' strike in Buenos Aires; and what instructions have been given in the matter to His Majesty's Ambassador.
§ Mr. MayhewYes. His Majesty's Government are aware of the incident. On 26th October His Majesty's Ambassador addressed a Note to the Argentine Government protesting against this cowardly assault, expressing the hope that the offenders would speedily be brought to justice and asking that measures be taken to ensure the future safety of British subjects in the port areas concerned. The Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs in a Note dated 31st October has tendered apologies and has promised a full investigation.