§ 64. Lieut.-Colonel Sir EDWARD GRIGGasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that French distillers are allowed to import into Norway large quantities of their products, whereas British distillers are completely shut out from the Norwegian market; and what steps are His Majesty's Government taking to put an end to this violation of the most favoured-nation Clause of the Commercial Treaty in force between Norway and Great Britain?
Mr. SAMUELYes, Sir; the President of the Board of Trade is aware of the position, which is as stated in the first part of the hon. Member's question. As regards the second part, the hon. Member can rest assured that His Majesty's Government are giving the matter their close attention.