HC Deb 15 December 1942 vol 385 cc1742-3
10. Sir T. Moore

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Warfare whether blockade conditions now apply to all parts of Metropolitan France; and/or whether navicert cargoes are permitted?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Warfare (Mr. Dingle Foot)

Yes, Sir. The blockade applies to all parts of Metropolitan France in Europe, and it follows that no navicerts are granted for cargoes consigned to this territory.

Mr. Molson

Is it not the same position as was applied before the occupation of unoccupied France?

Mr. Foot

It is the same except in respect of certain cargoes of relief foodstuffs which were allowed to pass at the request of the American Government.

Mr. Molson

Has that now been stopped?

Mr. Foot

Yes, Sir.