The Archive · 1940

We Intend to Take Suitable Measures

London, Apr. 3.

Britain's attitude towards the supply of commodities to Germany by neutrals and the situation in the Balkans were discussed by Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, during his speech in the House of Commons last night.

The Premier hinted at a tightening of the economic blockade when he commented, referring to shipments to Germany "We intend to take suitable measures." Mr, Chamberlain also refuted German propaganda to the effect that the Allies were trying to disturb peace in the Balkans.

"Our attention has been drawn to the possibility that Germany may have been finding ways and means Of increasing supplies from neutral Sources by routes hitherto hardly used" Mr. Chamberlain said, "We have carefully reviewed the situation and we intend to take suitable measures. I may remind members, in this connection, that His Majesty's ships recently stopped, in Far Eastern waters, Soviet ships si ed' of Carrying contraband destined for Germany, via Vladivostok.

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