§ 8. Captain PETER MACDONALDasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the result of the negotiations with the French and German Governments in respect of the restrictions imposed by them on the import of British coal to their respective countries?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Runciman)Representations to the French Government were directed towards securing that the coal export trade of the United Kingdom should receive treatment not less favourable than that accorded to other countries exporting coal to France. That object has been achieved. The German Government have now suggested that the question of restrictions on the import of United Kingdom coal shall be the subject of discussion between the two Governments.
§ Captain MACDONALDHas the discussion already taken place? This matter has been under review for about six months. Surely some progress has been made in the meantime.
§ Mr. RUNCIMANYes, the progress that I have reported.