HC Deb 16 April 1940 vol 359 c770
10. Mr. Mander

asked the Minister of Economic Warfare whether, in view of the fact that ships of different nationalities are continually clearing the port of Los Angeles loaded with all kinds of war materials for Vladivostock, particulars of which cargoes are openly published in the local Press, he will state what steps are being taken to prevent these supplies reaching Germany?

Mr. Cross

The Ministry of Economic Warfare has a large volume of information about shipments from Los Angeles and other American ports to Vladivostock. Where there is sufficient evidence that the ultimate destination of these goods is Germany, all possible steps are taken to detain them.