HC Deb 12 December 1933 vol 284 cc189-90
27. Mr. HANNON

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the reason for delaying the removal of the 15 per cent. surtax on British imports into France until the beginning of next year; and if an amended trade agreement between this country and France is under consideration?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I hope to be able to make a statement shortly.

Mr. HANNON

In that statement, will the President indicate that it will be the policy of His Majesty's Government in future to have some means of taking immediate action, instead of allowing these things to go on for long periods?