§ 63. Mr. Teelingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the deteriorating condition of Mr. Topham, particulars of which have been sent by the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion, he will make further efforts to expedite a settlement of his claim with the Cuban Government.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyYes. My right hon. and learned Friend will not relax his efforts to secure a settlement. I am sorry to say that progress has been most disappointingly slow. On 4th July, however, Her Majesty's Ambassador received a written assurance from the Cuban Minister of State that Mr. Topham's case is receiving his special attention and that he is working for a speedy decision, but the date of the trial has still not been fixed.