HC Deb 26 October 1939 vol 352 cc1611-2W
Mr. Brabner

asked the Minister of Economic Warfare what steps are being taken to counteract German economic penetration of the Balkan countries?

Mr. Cross

The importance of counteracting German economic penetration in the Balkan countries has not escaped the attention of His Majesty's Government, and such measures as are possible are being undertaken to encourage the movement of trade to and from these countries to find other channels.

Mr. Brabner

asked the Minister of Economic Warfare what steps are being taken to prevent all fats and meat from Balkan countries reaching Germany?

Mr. Cross

I can assure my hon. Friend that this question has the close attention of His Majesty's Government, but for obvious reasons I am not able to give details to the House.