§ MR. BOURKEasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether changes have been made by Foreign Powers in their tariffs within the last six months which were favourable to British commerce; and, whether any Foreign Power raises now any differential Duties unfavourable to British commerce?
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKESir, no changes, as far as I am aware, have been made by Foreign Powers in their tariffs within the last six months which are favourable to British commerce. There have been no changes of any importance made in any portion of the world during that period. With regard to the second branch of the Question, Spain, I am sorry to say, has raised her duties, and still continues to do so. At the same time, I have much hope that the result of existing negotiations with that country may lead to a better state of things.