§ 57. Mr. HAMMERSLEYasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking in respect to the increased embargoes against British imports recently instituted by Denmark?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Runciman)The situation is being carefully watched and I am awaiting further information.
§ Sir P. HARRISAre not these embargoes inevitable upon our putting duties upon Danish produce?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo, Sir; they are not inevitable.
§ Mr. LAWSONIs not this the direct result of the Government's policy?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo, Sir; it has nothing to do with it.