§ 32. Mr. McGHEEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any special steps have been taken to ensure that the prohibition of the export of munitions to Spain is being observed?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANYes, Sir. Care has been, and continues to be, taken to ensure that the prohibition of the export of munitions to Spain is being observed.
§ Mr. McGHEEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that large quantities of munitions have been dispatched to Spain from this country labelled "Saxa Salt"; and what steps is he going to take to prevent this illicit trade in arms?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANIf the hon. Gentleman has any evidence to that effect and will let me have it, I will examine it carefully.