§ 4. Sir K. WOODasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received any further replies in relation to the communication he has made to various countries suggesting a reduction of tariffs?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMSince the answer on this subject which I gave to the right hon. Gentleman on the 21st April, certain communications have been received from the French Government indicating the lines on which that Government would be prepared to proceed with the proposed negotiations.
§ Sir K. WOODDid the other countries reply, and is satisfactory progress being made?
§ Mr. GRAHAMYes, I have referred to other replies which have so far been received; but I would remind the House that these communications are at the moment confidential.
§ Sir PHILIP CUNLIFFE-LISTERCould the right hon. Gentleman say what concessions the French Government are prepared to make?
§ 77. Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEasked the First Commissioner of Works if, in view of the general interest in the economic situation in Europe, he will give permission for a map showing the European tariff walls to be exhibited in the Tea Room?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)If the hon. and gallant Member can provide a suitable map, I shall be glad to arrange that it shall be exhibited in the Tea Room, subject to Mr. Speaker's consent.
§ Lieut. - Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEWould not the map provided by the hon. Member for Honiton (Sir C. Morrison-Bell) be suitable?
§ Mr. LANSBURYOh, yes, I am quite sure it would be suitable.