§ 32 and 67. Mr. GODFREY NICHOLSONasked (1) the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he can make a statement on the subject of the protest made to the French Government in connection with their intention to impose discriminatory duties on British coal; and whether he will keep the House informed of the progress of the negotiations;
(2) the President of the Board of Trade whether a protest has been made to the French Government in connection with their alleged intention to impose discriminatory duties on British coal; and whether he will keep the House informed of the progress of the negotiations?
§ Major COLVILLERepresentations are being made by His Majesty's Government to the French Government in the matter of the recent discriminatory increases in the French import duties.