§ 29. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether it is the intention of the Government to continue the agreements made at Ottawa with regard to dairy produce after these expire in June of next year?
The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. J. H. Thomas)The position with regard to dairy produce will be open to review next year, but I cannot, at this date, forecast the situation which will result.
§ Mr. MANDERCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is proposed to hold a conference with the Dominions before any decision is come to by the Government of this country?
Mr. THOMASIt is always the intention of His Majesty's Government to consult the Dominions on matters that affect them.
§ Vice-Admiral TAYLORIs it not the fact that these agreements were come to in furtherance of Imperial policy in order to bring about greater freedom of trade between the Dominions and this country; and has not that policy been very much to the advantage of this country?