HC Deb 19 April 1950 vol 474 cc13-4W
16 and 17. Mr. Pickthorn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) what instructions and what powers have been given to the agents appointed by His Majesty's Government for securing the payment by Albania of the sum due under judicial awards;

(2) what progress has been reported by the agents appointed for securing payment from Albania.

Mr. Ernest Davies

A discussion of an exploratory character took place between the United Kingdom and Albanian agents on 13th April. Both undertook to report to their Governments and it is expected that further discussions will take place in the near future. Meanwhile, as these negotiations are of a confidential character, my right hon. Friend is not in a position to disclose details of them and it would clearly be contrary to the public interest to reveal the nature of his instructions to the United Kingdom agent.