§ 21. Mr. HANNONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any further steps have been taken towards the consummation of the projected commercial agreement between this country and the Argentine?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. William Graham)The agreement is awaiting the approval of the Argentine Senate.
§ Mr. HANNONHas the right hon. Gentleman been in communication with the Dominions, Colonies and Protectorates to ascertain how the scheme may affect them, in view of the possible extension of inter-Imperial trade in the future?
§ Mr. GRAHAMIn reply to previous questions in the House, I have indicated that in connection with this agreement all factors were taken into account.
§ Mr. HANNONHas there been any difficulty with the Argentine Senate in sanctioning the agreement?
§ Mr. GRAHAMI would prefer not to offer an opinion. It is still awaiting the approval of the Senate, and I hope that it will be approved.