§ 50. Mr. WESTWOODasked 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. WESTWOODCan we have an assurance that none of these treaties have been negotiated by the present Government?
§ Mr. GILLETTMy impression certainly is that none of them have.
§ Commander BELLAIRSCan 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. GILLETTYes, Sir, I understand that there is.