HC Deb 03 November 1919 vol 120 cc1122-3
66. Mr. SWAN

asked the Prime Minister whether any replies have yet been received from Germany or neutrals to the Note of the Allies requesting them to join in a blockade of Soviet Russia; and, if se what was the, nature of the replies?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

No replies have yet been received from the neutral Governments to the Note addressed to them by the Allied and Associated Governments asking them to co-operate in the exercise of economic pressure on Soviet Russia. The text of what purports to be the reply of the German Government was published in the Press on Friday, 31st October. I have no information as to whether this text is accurate or not.

Captain BENN

Bas the blockade of Russia ever received the approval of the House of Commons?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

There is no actual legal blockade of Russia, as the hon. Gentleman knows.

Captain BENN

It is very illegal?

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