§ 33. Mr. GRAHAM WHITEasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if the Canadian Tariff Board is now fully constituted; if it has heard any applications; and, if so, with what results?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which my right hon. Friend gave to him in reply to a similar question on the 10th May. My right hon. Friend understands that the Canadian Tariff Board is engaged in a preliminary examination into certain questions which arise in connection with the applications at present before it.
§ Mr. MANDERDoes my hon. Friend consider that eight months delay is reasonable?
§ Mr. MacDONALDI would refer my hon. Friend to an answer given to a supplementary question on the occasion I have mentioned.
§ Mr. LAWS0NCan the hon. Gentleman say whether his right hon. Friend is giving his attention to these matters at the present moment?