§ 39. Mr. Farrasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Peru relating to the cancellation of the Mantaro River project, in which British firms are concerned; and with what effect.
§ Mr. PadleyThe Mantaro River project as such has not been cancelled. The Peruvian Government have terminated the negotiations with the Anglo-German Consortium which were to have proceeded in accordance with the contract signed with them in 1962. Under this contract the Consortium was to undertake the Mantaro project, and work had already been started. The Consortium is now endeavouring to reach an understanding as to the present position in negotiations with the Peruvian authorities. There are at present no grounds for representations to the Peruvian Government by Her Majesty's Government.