HC Deb 16 March 1905 vol 143 cc194-5
MR. CHARLES ALLEN

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the fact that the Conference Lines of steamers sailing to South Africa grant preferential rates to the United States shippers as compared with those which they grant to shippers in this country; and whether, in view of this handicap to British export trade, he proposes to take, or has taken, any action.

MR. BONAR LAW

The attention of the Board of Trade has been called to the matter to which the hon. Member refers, and it is receiving careful consideration.