HC Deb 06 July 1920 vol 131 c1227
52. Mr. HURD

asked the Prime Minister if any steps have been taken to negotiate a fresh commercial convention between Canada and France; and whether His Majesty's Government will suggest to Canadian Ministers the mutual advantages of the joint negotiation by the nations of the Empire of commercial arrangements with foreign Powers?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, I do not think that the suggestion put forward would be feasible in practice.

Mr. HURD

Has it not been under discussion at any time between the Governments of the Empire?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Not recently, I believe.

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