asked the Prime Minister whether he can now make a statement as to whether any arrangement has been come to between the Allies with a view to excluding German ships and German goods from Allied ports and territories for progressive periods after the War the longer the Germanic Powers refuse to accept the terms of the Allies; and whether similar arrangements have been made between the Allies to place a progressive restriction on the export of raw materials to the German Empire?

I am not in a position to make any statement at present.

Is the Government in communication with the United States on this subject, as to which there is a very strong feeling?

My hon. and gallant Friend knows, I am sure, that this matter has been the source of constant communication between this Government and our Allies, including the United States.

May we take it that some sort of agreement has been arrived at, as the matter has been in progress for a very long time?

If my hon. Friend will consider the question carefully he will see that it is a very delicate one. Even if anything had been decided, it would be impossible to make any statement to the House.