EARL of RONALDSHAYasked if the right hon. Gentleman can state for what period the Turkish Government received consent to increase the Turkish Customs Duties from 8 per cent. to 11 per cent.?
§ Sir E. GREYFor a period of seven years, which expires in April, 1914.
EARL Of RONALDSHAYDo I understand that in April, 1914, the Customs Duty will automatically revert to 8 per cent.?
§ Sir E. GREYPerhaps the hon. Member will give me notice of that point. The duty was only granted for a period of seven years. Whether notice is required that it will not be continued, or whether it expires automatically, I am not quite sure. In April, 1914, there will be an opportunity for review.
§ Mr. JAMES HOPEDoes the right hon. Gentleman consider it is consistent with his principles to allow this burden to fall upon the Turkish consumer?