asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can now make a statement with regard to the case of Mr. A. J. Brewer; and whether a reply has yet been received from the Portuguese Government to the representations made by His Majesty's Consul at Lisbon?

I am not yet in a position to make a statement on this case as the Portuguese Government have not replied to the representations made to them. I am, however, asking His Majesty's Ambassador at Lisbon to inquire when an answer may be expected.