§ Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked the Prime Minister whether, under existing international law, it is possible for Great Britain to prevent the importation in neutral bottoms of foodstuffs into neutral countries far in excess of their normal requirements or the needs of their own population, with the object of their ultimate transference to the territory of a belligerent Power; and, if not, whether the Gov eminent have in view the possibility of taking measures to check such importation of abnormal supplies?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe hon. Member may be assured that questions of this kind are receiving careful consideration by His Majesty's Government