§ 63. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet received any communication from the French authorities with regard to the withdrawal in the near future of the recently imposed Surtax on British imports into France; and whether negotiations for a new commercial treaty with that country will be commenced at an early date?
§ Lieut.-Colonel J. COLVILLE (Secretary Overseas Trade Department)No communication has been received from the French Government since my right hon. Friend made a statement on this subject on the 23rd November. Negotiations for a new commercial treaty are not contemplated.