§ Mr. GERALD FRANCE(by Private Notice) asked the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs whether it is a fact, as stated in the Press this morning, that the blockade of enemy countries has been completely lifted, and if it is possible to make a statement, for the benefit of those engaged in export trade?
§ Mr. CECIL HARMSWORTHThe House is probably aware that the blockade of Turkey, Bulgaria, and German-Austria has been raised. There is no foundation whatever for any statement that the blockade of Germany has been raised. I should welcome an opportunity to make a general statement on this subject.
§ Mr. FRANCEMay I ask the hon. Gentleman to take the opportunity to-morrow evening, on the Debate on exports, to make the statement he has referred to?
§ Mr. HARMSWORTHI should like to be able to do so. It must depend on the trend of the discussion raised by the hon. Gentleman in charge of the Resolution.
Lieutenant-Colonel MURRAYDoes that mean that the mail and cable censorship between the United Kingdom and these countries is abolished?
§ Mr. HARMSWORTHThat is quite another matter, and I am afraid I cannot answer. It concerns another Department.