§ 3. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether, as a consequence of the Ottawa Agreements, the Australian Government proposes to remove the premium of 20 per cent. in favour of Australian-made goods at present imposed when government purchases are made?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the DOMINIONS (Mr. J. H. Thomas)The United Kingdom-Australian Trade Agreement contains no provision relating to this matter.
§ Mr. MANDERCan my right hon. Friend say whether this specific point was actually considered during the negotiations at Ottawa?
§ Mr. THOMASNo.