HC Deb 10 November 1932 vol 270 cc498-9
50. Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the additional number of staff to be employed consequent upon the operations of the Ottawa Agreement, and the estimated annual cost to this country?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

It is not possible to say what, if any, additional staff will be required until the Agreements come to be worked out in practice. There is no reason however to expect that any increase will be large.

Mr. DAVIES

Does the hon. Gentleman suggest by the words "if any" in his answer that this work can be done for nothing?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

No, Sir.