HC Deb 16 May 1922 vol 154 c222
39. Sir DOUGLAS NEWTON

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the definite pledge given by Lord Ernie respecting the removal of the embargo upon the importation of Canadian cattle, and the conflicting statements which have been made respecting the alleged withdrawal of such pledge, the Government will be prepared to lay a, Paper detailing the steps actually taken in the matter?

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave yesterday to the hon. Member for Frome (Mr. Hurd) and the hon. Member for the Richmond Division of Yorkshire (Mr. Murrough Wilson).

Captain W. SENN

What objection is there to laying such a Paper as is asked for, in view of the grave doubts in the mind of everyone as to the Government's attitude?

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

I am prepared to lay the statement I made yesterday, but it has all been published already.

Mr. STURROCK

Will the right hon. Gentleman also inform the House as to the pledge which Lord Long gave?

Mr. SPEAKER

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question down.