HC Deb 07 July 1927 vol 208 c1425
22. Mr. LUMLEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the value and amount of the exports of edible vegetable oils from this country to Portugal in each of the last three years?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)

The exports of edible vegetable oils refined in the United Kingdom and consigned to Portugal amounted in 1924 to 53 tons, valued at £2,750; in 1925 to 63 tons valued at £3,006; and in 1926 to 1,007 tons valued at £41,757.

Mr. LUMLEY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this welcome increase in the activity of this industry will be seriously affected by the recent flag discrimination decree of the Portuguese Government?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

That was dealt with yesterday, and strong representations were made to the Portuguese Government, but, I regret to say, without success.