asked the Minister of Information what steps he is taking to counteract the German propaganda alleging that one of the reasons why the English troops were unsuccessful in the recent fighting in Norway was that many of the troops were poisoned by the tinned food sent over?

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War has assured the House that there is no ground for this allegation. Arrangements have been made to issue this answer to the Press, and the B.B.C. has agreed to broadcast it in the news to-night.