§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further representations he has made to the Portuguese Government about compensation to British subjects dispossessed of property and livelihood in Portugal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HattersleyI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Epping Forest (Mr. BiggsDavison) on 28th January. Her Majesty's Government attach the greatest importance to achieving an early and satisfactory outcome, which should include compensation where appropriate to all the cases involving British property owners. We have continued to raise this matter with Portuguese Ministers.