41. Lieut.-Colonel MALONEasked the Prime Minister whether neutral States have been officially informed of the raising of the blockade and of the permission to re-open trade with Russia?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThere is no blockade in the Baltic, but navigation is at present prevented by the ice. The practical arrangements for giving effect to the decision to re-open trade with Russia have not yet been made; it has not, therefore, been possible to make an announcement to neutral Governments.