6. Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYasked the President of the Board of Trade under what Statute or Statutes embargoes are placed on imports other than munitions of war.
§ Sir A. GEDDESI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply which I made to a similar question by the right hon. Member for South Molton on the 19th May, and of which I am sending him a copy.
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYIs it the ease that in certain circumstances the prohibi- 1786 tions are being disregarded, and the Board of Trade are not instituting proceedings against offenders; and, if that is) so, does the Board of Trade think the provisions are ultra vires?
§ Sir A. GEDDEST have no knowledge of any disregard of the prohibitions; if my hon. and gallant Friend has any particular facts in mind and will communicate them to me I shall be grateful.
§ Sir A. GEDDESAs the House; is aware, the interim policy on which we are working is limited in time to 1st September. Be fore any change is made there will be a statement in the House.