HC Deb 12 December 1933 vol 284 cc191-2
47. Dr. HOWITT

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider establishing an independent trade body, under the chairmanship of a British Minister, to undertake the development of Imperial trade unity?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Government are always ready, in consultation with the other members of the British Commonwealth, to consider means for the development of inter-Imperial trade relations. They have noted in this connection the suggestion recently made by the High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Australia, to which my hon. Friend perhaps refers.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Has the right hon. Gentleman also seen the statement recently made by the Minister of Agriculture?