HC Deb 01 December 1938 vol 342 c605
Mr. Wedgwood Benn

(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government have yet secured the release of the wheat ships at Palma?

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir. His Majesty's Consul at Palma has been informed that the two ships have been released and will sail to-morrow.

Mr. A. V. Alexander

Is the Prime Minister still in communication with the Burgos authorities about the other ships arrested with British cargoes?

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir.