asked the Prime Minister whether the Government are now in a position to announce the steps they intend to take for the trial of German war criminals in accordance with the Treaty of Versailles?

I have been asked to reply. There is nothing to add to the answer given on the 10th November last to question put by my hon. and learned Friend.

Are any steps being taken by the Government in this matter, or is the matter being allowed to lie fallow?

Steps are being taken, as I explained in the answer referred to.

Have any steps been taken since the answer referred to was given?

Yes, the steps which were referred to in that answer.

Is the House to understand that the steps referred to in that, answer are at present being taken?

Yes, Sir; I think the House may understand that they are in course of being taken.