HC Deb 27 March 1907 vol 171 cc1812-3
MR. HENNIKER HEATON (Canterbury)

I beg to ask the Postmaster-General whether the terms of the agreement made with Canada regarding the postage on newspapers and periodicals has been settled; and whether he can now state to the House of Commons the outlines of the arrangement which has been arrived at by the two countries.

THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Sydney Buxton, Tower Hamlets, Poplar)

No arrangement has yet been made; but I cannot make any further statement in regard to this matter at present.

MR. HENNIKER HEATON

Will it be in a short time?

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

I cannot say at present.

SIR GILBERT PARKER

Will the matter come before the Colonial Conference?

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

I should say not. It is a question between the Government and Canada solely.

SIR GILBERT PARKER

Will it be discussed with the representative of the Canadian Government on his visit to this country for the Conference?

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

I am unable to say.