§ 2. Mr. ARTHUR MICHAEL SAMUELasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has succeeded in persuading the Brazilian Government to reconsider their import and bunker duties upon coal at Rio de Janeiro amounting to 10s. 10d. per ton?
§ Mr. DALTONNo, Sir. His Majesty's Ambassador, who arrived in Rio de Janeiro on 25th April to take up his duties in Brazil, is studying the question in all its aspects. The question of the desirability of making renewed representations to the Brazilian Government will be borne in mind.
§ Mr. SAMUELCould the hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of bringing the matter before bankers who issue loans in this country on behalf of the Brazilian Government when they are asking British subjects to provide money for them?
§ Mr. DALTONI regret that the Foreign Office has very slight influence in banking circles.
§ Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMSIs it a flat rate or do we get in, under the Most-Favoured-Nation Clause, on better terms?
§ Mr. DALTONI must ask for notice of that question.