The Week in Parliament Our Parliamentary Correspondent writes : Spanish
waters are constantly sounding in the ears of the House of Commons. Last week members were concerned with the north coast and the alleged blockade of Santander. Government back- benchers foolishly cheered the announcement of the capture of s.s. Molton ' and drew upon themselves rebuke from Sir Archibald Sinclair which was as stinging as it was well- deserved. (" Is it not rather remarkable that the news of the capture of a British ship by the rebel forces should be greeted with hilarity by hon. members opposite ? ") This week attention has been focused on the guns mounted near Gibraltar. On this subject Ministers had to meet cross- examination from all parts of the House, Mr. Churchill vying with Mr. Attlee. Our political parties profess to be inspired by widely different motives, but it is remarkable how nearly they achieve unanimity when the communications of Empire are threatened.
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