§ 62. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state what steps His Majesty's Government intend to take to carry out the recommendations of the Third Commission (Economic) at the Genoa Conference affecting the freedom of international trade?
§ Mr. BALDWINHis Majesty's Government are in full accord with the recommendations of the Commission, and are considering what steps may be necessary to give effect to them so far as the United Kingdom is concerned.
§ Lieut. Commander KENWORTHYHas the right hon. Gentleman noted, on page 72 of the Blue Book, the special stricture on the licensing system, and will he reconsider the Dyes Act in view of that?
§ Mr. BALDWINI hope the hon. and gallant Member will use that influence to get the tariffs of foreign countries reduced.
§ Captain W. BENNAmong other Measures which the Government are considering in connection with this Report, are they considering the possible necessity of modifying the Safeguarding of Industries Act?
§ Mr. BALDWINThat has nothing whatever to do with it.
§ Lieut. Commander KENWORTHYAre we, then, to wait for other countries? If everyone waits for other countries, will anything ever be done?