asked if the right hon. Gentleman has now received a report of the trial of a corporal of the Portuguese Army for the murder of the Rev. A. J. Douglas on Lake Nyasa; if His Majesty's Government were represented at the trial; if there were any provocative or extenuating circumstances justifying the sentence; and whether the Portuguese Government have offered, or have been asked, to pay adequate compensation to the relatives of the victim?

The report of the trial has not yet been received. As I stated on the 11th, and again on the 12th December, His Majesty's Government were represented at the trial. The question whether the sentence is adequate satisfaction for the murder of a British subject must be considered when the report is received.

when is the right hon. Gentleman likely to receive the report? Will it be this week?

I hope very shortly, but it is not under my control, and I cannot say when the report will arrive. I understand it may now be expected any time.