HC Deb 25 November 1914 vol 68 cc1094-5
14. Mr. CHANCELLOR

asked what correspondence has taken place between the British and Russian Governments in reference to the exportation to that country of British ales and stout, and the effect on the trade of Russian prohibition; and, if so, what is the nature of the British communications?

Mr. ROBERTS

No correspondence of the nature indicated by the hon. Member has passed between the British and Russian Governments.

Mr. CHANCELLOR

Then do I understand that the statement made in the Press was entirely false; it said that such correspondence had taken place between the two Governments?

Mr. ROBERTS

I have not seen the statement.