HC Deb 21 February 1933 vol 274 c1574
21. Mr. MANDER

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the grave dissatisfaction felt by many manufacturers at the failure of the Australian Government so far to carry out the terms of the Ottawa Agreement giving opportunity for reasonable competition; and if he can state how many cases have already been dealt with by the Australian Tariff Board?

Dr. BURGIN

The Commonwealth Act confirming the Trade Agreement concluded at Ottawa was passed on 2nd December, 1932. His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom are at present in communication with His Majesty's Government in the Commonwealth of Australia as to the method of giving effect to the Articles of the Agreement which the hon. Member has in mind.

Mr. MANDER

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that many cases that came before the board of a pre-Ottawa nature have not been dealt with yet?