HC Deb 20 February 1930 vol 235 cc1571-2
50. Mr. WESTWOOD

asked the Prime Minister if he will have a White Paper prepared giving the clauses of treaties that stand in the way of dealing with the dumping of bounty-provided wheat, oats and barley into this country?

Mr. GILLETT (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

I have been asked to reply to this question. I would refer to the answers which my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade gave to a question by the hon. Member for Aylesbury (Mr. Beaumont) on 5th February, and to that by the hon. Member for Finchley (Mr. Cadogan) on 28th January, of which I am sending him copies.

Mr. WESTWOOD

Can we have an assurance that none of these treaties have been negotiated by the present Government?

Mr. GILLETT

My impression certainly is that none of them have.

Commander BELLAIRS

Can the hon. Gentleman tell us whether there is anything in these treaties to prevent countervailing duties being imposed tomorrow, with the sanction of Parliament?

Mr. GILLETT

Yes, Sir, I understand that there is.