§ MR. SERJEANT SPINKSasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether the Roumanian Government have notified to Her Majesty's Government (either directly to the Foreign Office or through Her Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople) their intention of raising their import Duties on English goods to a very considerable extent, such increase to take effect on the 13th of July proximo; and, if so, whether Her Majesty's Government have taken or will take any steps in the matter for the protection of British Commerce?
§ MR. BOURKESir, the Government of the United Principalities of Moldo-Wallachia have notified their intention of establishing a new tariff, which it is proposed to bring into force this month. We have communicated with various Chambers of Commerce in this country upon the subject, and are also in communication with the French and other Governments as to the course to be adopted for the protection of the interests of British subjects and those of other nations affected by the new tariff.