§ Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) why the League meeting to discuss an oil embargo was postponed; when it will be held; and whether any attempt has been made to get the opinion of Russia, Holland and Turkey on the matter as well as the view of the French Government.
(2) whether he will take steps to stop the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, in which His Majesty's Government hold the majority of shares, from supplying oil to the Italian Government?
Miss RATHBONE, asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will define the attitude of His Majesty's Government on the subject of the proposed embargo on the export of oil and coal to Italy?
§ Sir S. HOAREI hope to have an opportunity during the coarse of the Debate this afternoon to make a statement on the subject of the Committee of Eighteen's proposal for an embargo on supplies of oil to Italy. I hope, therefore, that the right hon. Gentleman and the hon. Lady will be so good as to await that statement.