§ 4. Mr. COCKSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to make any announcement as to the result of steps taken with regard to the 15 per cent. surtax imposed by the French Government on British coal imported into France?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANConversations with the French Government on this matter are still continuing.
§ Mr. COCKSHas the position become worse owing to the further reduction of the quota of coal imports into France?
§ Mr, RUNCIMANI should like to have notice of that question.