Sir GILBERT PARKERasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he was aware that the German fiscal authorities demanded the production of the original certificates of origin of sugar imported into Germany, which stated that the sugar was the growth and manufacture of a factory not working or handling sugars from any bounty-paying country, as well as the export certificate issued by the British Customs authorities; and whether, is view of the fact that no other Continental Power required more than the export certificate issued by the British Customs, he would make representations to the German authorities to secure the abolition of this regulation, which was detrimental to trade, and so bring the German regulations in line with the regulations of other countries, signatories to the Sugar Convention?
Mr. TENNANTI have caused inquiries to be made as to the requirements of the German Customs authorities, and will communicate with the hon. Member on their completion.