§ 39. Mr. HANCOCKasked whether it is proposed to allow the export of oil from Mesopotamia freely to all countries, or whether it is proposed to impose an Excise Duty on oil other than that exported to certain countries?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo proposals to impose discriminatory duties of the nature suggested have been made, but such matters will be decided by the administration of Mesopotamia when constituted.