§ 29. Mr. HANNONasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the attention of His Majesty's Government has been drawn to the provisions of the new Tariff Bill at present before the Austrian Parliament; whether he will consider the effect on British exporters of the proposed additional duties; and whether he will make representations to the Austrian Government with the object of safeguarding British interests?
§ Mr. LUNN (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)A notice on the subject of the new Austrian Tariff Bill was published in the "Board of Trade Journal" for the 5th June last. Careful consideration will be given to any representations addressed to the Board of Trade regarding the probable effect of the proposals on our trade with Austria, and I will, in appropriate eases, consult my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in regard to the suggestion in the last part of the question.
§ Mr. HANNONIs the hon. Gentleman prepared to receive representations on this subject from trade organisations in this country?
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYAre we to understand frim these questions that the principle of tariffs is objected to by hon. Gentlemen opposite?