HC Deb 25 August 1914 vol 66 cc7-8
8. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government pro poses that this country shall resume the right of capture of the enemy's merchandise in neutral vessels in time of war and to denounce the fourth article of the Declaration of Paris of 1856?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)

The answer is in the negative.