§ MR. WATT (Glasgow, Camlachie)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware as to the decision of the National Congress of Venezuela with reference to the 30 per cent. Differential duty imposed upon West Indian exports to Venezuela contrary to Treaty; and, if not, whether he will make a representation to the Governor of Trinidad on the subject, with a view, if possible, to strengthen the hands of the Venezuelan delegates who advocated its abolition?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Baron H. de WORMS,) Liverpool, East ToxtethHer Majesty's Government have not received any information as to the alleged decision of the National Congress of Venezuela, and they are not satisfied that any representation made to the Governor of Trinidad would have the effect suggested.