§ 18. Mr. LYNCHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in regard to restrictions of imports or to any action tending to the erection of a tariff wall for the protection of British products, he will bear in mind the claim of France to favourable treatment and will take all the steps within his power to safeguard to the full the interests of our Ally?
Mr. BALFOURThe restriction of imports is undertaken in the common interest; but we are anxious to do what we can to diminish the loss of inconvenience which this policy may cause either to Allies or neutrals.
§ Mr. LYNCHWas it sufficiently considered that, whereas France is taking more than her due share of the weight of military burdens, she will suffer by these restrictions in her pocket, and is that equitable?
Mr. BALFOURI do not admit the premises of the hon. Gentleman to the effect that France is taking a greater share in the work of die War than we are.