HC Deb 30 April 1930 vol 238 cc197-8
4. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can state for the last year for which reports have been received from the Central International Office at Brussels for the control of the liquor traffic in Africa, the quantities of spirituous beverages as imported into or manufactured in the African territories for each of the high contracting parties to the convention of St. Germain-en-Laye, and the duties levied under Articles 4 and 5 of the convention?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

Yes, Sir. The statistics, however, are so long and involved that I would prefer to communicate them privately to the hon. Member rather than circulate them in the OFFICIAL REPORT, unless there is evidence that they are of general interest to the House.

Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

Will the right hon. Gentleman communicate with me privately?

Mr. HENDERSON

Yes.

Mr. FOOT

Will the Foreign Secretary take into consideration the fact that there is considerable interest taken in this matter by many hon. Members and will he make the figures generally available?

Mr. HENDERSON

I did not know that they were of such general interest. They are very long and involved, but, if there is a general desire to have them, it is only a question of printing.