HC Deb 29 November 1917 vol 99 c2194
11. Mr. EVELYN CECIL

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the result of his inquiries as to the ultimate destination of British cement imported into Holland; whether it has been used for German military defences; and if its importation will continue to be stopped?

Lord R. CECIL

As regards the first and second parts of the question, I would refer my right hon. Friend to the reply returned yesterday to the hon. and gallant Member for Christchurch. As regards the last part of the question, there will be no further importation for the present. In order to have all aspects of this very difficult question properly considered I am hoping to appoint a very small Committee to advise the Government as to the whole matter.