asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will inquire of the Argentine Government whether, following the appointment of a chairman, the Minister of Public Works has yet issued instructions for the election of representatives to form the commission under the Argentine Transport Coordination Act passed a year ago, as the continued delay in putting the law into effect is causing hardship to British subjects?

I understand that the Minister of Public Works has not yet issued instructions for the election of representatives to form the commission. The companies are, however, in communication with the Minister of Public Works in the matter. No request for assistance has been received from the British companies concerned, but should they make such a request my right hon. Friend will always be ready to instruct His Majesty's Ambassador at Buenos Aires to afford them such support as is in his power.