HC Deb 18 April 1898 vol 56 cc307-8
MR. J. F. HOGAN (Tipperary, Mid)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the negotiations with the United States and Canada, with a view to reciprocal commercial relations for the benefit of the sugar industry in the West Indies, are now completed; and, if so, whether there is any objection to stating the general result?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN,) Birmingham, W.

No, sir, the negotiations are not completed.