§ 53. Major HUNTasked whether, in view of the fact that under the conditions of the War the Germans will have had far fewer ships destroyed during the War than will be the case as to this country and that of the Allies, he can give the House the assurance that, for every ship sunk or destroyed by Germany and her allies, the Government will insist in the peace terms that at least an equal amount of shipping shall be taken from Germany by this country and the Allies to make up for the amount destroyed by enemy countries during the War?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe question referred to is not being overlooked, but it would be premature and inexpedient to make any announcement at present as to the terms of peace.
§ Major HUNTIs the hon. Member not aware that people are anxious to get perfectly straightforward answers on this question?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI do not like to discuss that question on the floor of the House.