HC Deb 07 February 1934 vol 285 cc1113-4
10. Sir JOHN WARDLAW-MILNE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to give the House any information regarding the negotiations for rubber restriction?

16. Sir EDWARD CAMPBELL

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make a statement in regard to the prospects of a rubber restriction scheme?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)

I understand that negotiations between the various interests are still proceeding, but that they have not reached a stage when a scheme can be submitted to the Governments concerned.

Sir E. CAMPBELL

Will the hon. Member see that no restrictions are agreed to until they are absolutely water-tight, and that the Governments taking part in such an arrangement guarantee that what they undertake they will be able to fulfil?

Mr. MacDONALD

I am certain that will be my right hon. Friend's intention.