HC Deb 23 May 1879 vol 246 c1140
MR. W. E. FORSTER

asked the President of the Board of Trade, When the Return showing the Foreign Tariffs on British Goods in 1860 as compared with the present year, which was presented some time ago, will be printed and delivered to Members?

VISCOUNT SANDON

Sir, the right hon. Gentleman is under a slight misapprehension, for the Return was only presented on Tuesday last, it having turned out to be a very laborious business. I have given directions with respect to its being printed as quickly as possible, and I hope it will be in the hands of hon. Members at the beginning of next week.

MR. JOHN BRIGHT

Might I ask the noble Lord, whether it will be possible to produce, at the same time, a similar Return with reference to the Colonies?

VISCOUNT SANDON

I shall be happy to make inquiries, so as, if possible, to secure the wish of the right hon. Gentleman being complied with. It might, however, delay the presentation of the other Paper.

MR. W. E. FORSTER

Although the Return was only formally presented a short time ago, it has been practically ready for weeks, and it would be a pity that we should have to wait longer—

VISCOUNT SANDON

Then I will endeavour to give a subsidiary Return.