HC Deb 05 February 1838 vol 40 cc773-4
Mr. Baines

asked whether the Government had directed its attention to the alteration of the French tariff on linens and linen yarns?

Mr. P. Thomson

stated, that as soon as the Government heard of the rumour of the intention to alter the duties on linens and linen yarns, no time had been lost in making representations at Paris against the proposed change; but from the communications made to him he was not led to hope that the decision which the French Government would come to on that point would be very satisfactory to himself or to the hon. Member (Mr. Baines).

Subject dropped.

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