§ Sir S. HOAREasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether a train service has yet been arranged between Ostend and Central Europe?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe Belgian Government are most anxious to resume this service, and have made all the necessary arrangements in Belgium. Negotiations are in progress with the German, Austrian, and Swiss authorities, and a meeting is to be held at Elberfeld on 23rd December to settle the final details.