HC Deb 17 June 1930 vol 240 c11
19. Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Argentine trade agreement has yet been approved by the Argentine Senate; and, if not, whether he can indicate by what date it will receive consideration by that body?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

The answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.

Mr. A. M. SAMUEL

Are we to understand that this will not materialise?

Mr. GRAHAM

I trust that the House will not reach that conclusion. The delay, I understand, is due to certain constitutional difficulties belonging to the Argentine election; but I have every hope that this agreement will be completed.

Mr. SAMUEL

Is the right hon. Gentleman taking the matter seriously in hand, as it affects us greatly?

Mr. GRAHAM

The House may rest assured that everything is being done in connection with this agreement.

Mr. HURD

Has the right hon. Gentleman noticed the strong feeling expressed in Canada as to the effect of this agreement on inter-Imperial relations?

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