§ 80. Mr. R. Morganasked the Minister of Economic Warfare whether he has suggested to the Japanese Government the conclusion of a new trade agreement in connection with the economic blockade of Germany or on any similar lines; and whether he will make a statement on the subject?
§ The Minister of Economic Warfare (Mr. Cross)No negotiations for a new trade agreement with Japan have taken place, but there have been some exchanges of view at Tokyo in connection with contraband bound for Germany, and I am considering whether any further steps can usefully be taken.