§ 21. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether there is a Naval Board of Control, or simlar body, at Constantinople to regulate merchant shipping to and from the Black Sea; whether any nations other than the British Empire are represented thereon; if so, which are they, and who are the persons representing the various nations and Governments; whether there is a representative of the Government of General Baron Wrangel; and whether steps are taken to prevent shipping sailing to and from ports under the control of the Russian Soviet Government?
§ Sir J. CRAIGAn Inter-Allied Port Control exists, and the principal Allied Powers are represented thereon. They are represented by the Allied Captains of the port acting under the orders of the Allied Admirals. There is no representative of the Government of General Wrangel. With regard to the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answers given on the 3rd instant to the hon. and gallant Member for Seaham.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that according to the Press the American Government refused to take part in this blockade, and will this lead to any reconsideration of policy regarding naval control in the Straits?
§ Sir J. CRAIGI have not seen the Report referred to as having appeared in the Press, but any question as to the policy of the Allies ought to be addressed to the Leader of the House.