HC Deb 24 November 1927 vol 210 cc2056-7
52. Viscount SANDON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether efforts will be made to increase the preference on Empire currants on the expiration of the treaty with Greece?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The treaty referred to cannot expire at the earliest until 10th December, 1929, and it may continue indefinitely subject to 12 months' notice of termination by either party. I cannot forecast what action the Government in power on that date will take on the subject of currants.

Mr. A. V. ALEXANDER

Before the Government take any action will they consider the fact that the whole of the preferences given by the Government up to the present have gone to the overseas producer and with no benefit to the consumer?

Mr. SPEAKER

That is a matter for debate.