HC Deb 30 July 1919 vol 118 c2106
57. Mr. CAIRNS

asked if it is the intention of the Government to restore all pre-war principles of trading between this country, Germany, and Austria?

Sir A. GEDDES

I would refer the hon. Member to the memorandum on conditions under which trading is permissible since the raising of the blockade (Cmd. 274), a copy of which has I understand been circulated to every Member. It is not possible to make a. further statement in anticipation of the announcement by the Government of a permanent trade policy.