HC Deb 23 February 1933 vol 274 cc1895-6
48. Mr. MANDER

asked the Prime Minister if his attention has been called to the interviews recently granted by the Minister of Agriculture and the Secretary of State for War to the Danish newspaper "Berlingske Tidende," stating that they are doubtful of the continued utility of the most-favoured-nation clause; and whether these views represent the policy of the Government?

The PRIME MINISTER

My attention had not been previously called to the interviews in question, but I am now informed that neither my Noble Friend the Secretary of State for War, nor my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, gave any view as to the utility or otherwise of the mostfavoured-nation clause. The second part of the question, therefore, does not arise.

Mr.. MANDER

Is it not really beyond doubt that no far-reaching results can be obtained unless the most-favourednation clause be amended?

The PRIME MINISTER

That has nothing whatever to do with the question on the Paper, as to whether that view was given. I say that the view was not given.

Mr. MANDER

It was published in the "Times."