§ 16. Mr. O'CONNORasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet received any reply to his representations to the French Government on the subject of the discriminatory surtax against British goods?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo official reply has yet been received, but I understand that the matter is under active consideration by the French Government.
§ Mr. O'CONNORIn view of the fact that it is now over two months Since my right hon. Friend made strenuous representations to the French Government, could he give an indication to the French Government that we now intend to act?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe undertaking given by the French Government was that they were going to take the necessary steps to expedite a reply, and I hope that they will fulfil that promise.