HC Deb 03 February 1931 vol 247 cc1605-6
18. Sir A. POWNALL

asked the President of the. Board of Trade if he has yet any information with regard to the treaty between Italy and Russia for the interchange of commodities?

Mr. GRAHAM

I would refer to the answer which I gave to a similar question by the hon. and gallant Member on 9th December last. The position has not changed since that date.

Sir A. POWNALL

Would the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries from our Commercial Representative in Moscow and Rome to see if he can get this information, which would be of great value?

Mr. GRAHAM

I have made inquiries, but, as I informed my hon. and gallant Friend, they were not prepared at that date to disclose the details of the arrangements, and my inquiry shows that this is still their position.