§ 51. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether trade is permitted with Germany, and, if so, under what conditions; if it is intended to appoint British Consuls and Vice-Consuls to the principal German towns and cities; if so, when this will be done; and whether German Consuls and Vice-Consuls will be permitted in this country?
Mr. HARMSWORTHTrade is permitted with Germany subject to the terms of the General Licence of the Board of Trade published in the "London Gazette" on the 15th instant. The reestablishment of Consular posts in Ger many is being dealt with, and Consular officers will proceed on the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which relations will be established when the Treaty of Peace has been ratified by Germany and three of the principal Allied and Associated Governments.
The appointment of German Consular officers to reside in the United Kingdom would seem to be a natural consequence of the resumption of diplomatic rotations between the two countries, and is so regarded by His Majesty's Government.