§ 3. Mr. LOUIS SMITHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can expedite the settlement of the negotiations with Portugal respecting the discriminatory rates on British goods to Portugal in favour of vessels flying the Portuguese flag, and more especially because its continuance is hampering the development of trade between the two countries?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir John Simon)Every effort is being made by His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom to bring these negotiations to a satisfactory conclusion. The prejudicial effect of flag discrimination upon Anglo-Portuguese trade is fully appreciated by His Majesty's Government.