HC Deb 23 June 1939 vol 348 cc2612-3W
Sir W. Edge

asked the- President of the Board of Trade whether any licences have been issued for the export of war material to Japan since 16th May last; and whether, in addition, the maximum of supervision is exercised to ensure that no British ships are sold to Japan for breaking-up purposes?

Mr. Stanley

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave on the 2nd May in reply to the hon. Members for Jarrow (Miss Wilkinson) and for Middleton and Prestwich (Sir N. Stewart Sandeman).