§ Mr. LUNNasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether British men-of-war in the Black Sea have stopped the Italian merchantman "Ancona," bound to the Russian port of Novorossisk; if so, upon what grounds, and by what authority, was a ship of a friendly nation so stopped on the high seas while upon her lawful occasions; whether the "Ancona" has since been released; whether any protest has been received in connection with the incident; and, if so, what reply has been given?
Mr. HARMSWORTHI have no information regarding the s.s. "Ancona" other than that contained in protests received from the Soviet Government. Inquiries are being made.