HC Deb 13 July 1916 vol 84 cc510-1
5 Mr. PRINGLE

asked the Under—Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) whether he can state the amount of lard imported into Belgium in 1913 and the amount imported by the Neutrals' Relief Commission during the six months ending 30th June, 1916; (2) whether he can state the monthly importation, in tons, of lard into Belgium by the Neutrals' Relief Commission up to 30th June, 1916; and (3) whether he can state the monthly importation, in tons, of foodstuffs into Belgium by the Neutrals' Relief Commission up to 30th June, 1916?

Lord R. CECIL

As these questions involve detailed statistics up to a very recent period, I will, if the House will allow me, have them inserted in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible. [See Written Answers, 18th July, 1916.]

Mr. PRINGLE

Will the answer to appear in the OFFICIAL REPORT be a specific answer to the questions I have put?

Lord R. CECIL

I will do my best.

Mr. PRINGLE

I hope it will be better than last time.