§ MR. BATESasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether the Government will telegraph to the Turkish Government, asking for an extension of time for ships to leave the Sea of Azof to enable them to take on beard their cargoes, which it was impossible for them to do last week on account of the heavy rains and bad weather that had prevailed?
§ MR. BOURKESir, I am sorry that the private Notice which the hon. Member has given me did not reach me until a few minutes ago. Of course, as Her Majesty's Government asked for time to be given with regard to the Black Sea, I have no doubt that my noble Friend the Secretary for Foreign Affairs will consider favourably the suggestion which has been made by my hon. Friend behind me.