§ 6. Sir GEORGE YOUNGERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is now in a position to state the result of the proposals made to the Venezuelan Government with the object of securing the removal of the 30 per cent, surtax on goods imported into Venezuela from British West Indian Colonies?
§ Sir E. GREYHis Majesty's Government are still awaiting the reply of the Venezuelan Government to the proposals made to them in July last on the subject. 1268 The Venezuelan Government will be asked when a reply may be expected.