14. Mr. CHANCELLORasked 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. ROBERTSNo correspondence of the nature indicated by the hon. Member has passed between the British and Russian Governments.
Mr. CHANCELLORThen 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?