HC Deb 29 March 1939 vol 345 cc2065-6W
Mr. J. Morgan

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that British ships are prevented from taking on merchandise at the Canary Islands; and does he contemplate countervailing action?

Mr. Butler

Reports of such a ban appeared in the Press last week, but my Noble Friend's latest information is to the effect that the rumour has been officially denied at Burgos. The second part of the question does not, therefore, arise.