80. Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAYasked the Prime Minister whether the advisers of the Allied and Associated Governments are of opinion that under existing conditions there will in a comparatively short space of time be an economic collapse in certain parts of Central Europe; whether the effects of such a collapse would be very serious to the trade and economic situation in this country; and whether he will take such steps as are necessary to bring before the public the gravity of the situation?
§ THE PRIME MINISTERThe gravity of the economic situation in Central Europe is fully realised by the Allied and Associated Governments, who have been and are in constant consultation as to the best way of meeting the crisis. It is hoped shortly to lay Papers on the subject.
§ Viscount CURZONIs it a fact that all food in Austria comes to an end on the 21st January?