HC Deb 27 June 1966 vol 730 cc191-2W
Sir Ian Orr-Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations how many accounts of which he has information are outstanding against the Sierra Leone High Commission; what is the total sum owed; and how long United Kingdom firms and private citizens have been waiting for settlement.

Mr. Bottomley

It would not be proper for me to provide details of these personal matters concerning the Accredited Representative of a Commonwealth country. I am sure the House will agree that these questions are referred to my Department in confidence and that until either party wishes otherwise such confidence should be respected.