§ 44. Mr. CHORLTONasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is taking any joint action with Holland and the Dutch East Indies and our own Colonies with reference to Japanese imports to those countries?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Dr. Burgin)As has been stated previously, the Government desire that the question of Japanese competition both in the Empire and elsewhere shall, if possible, be dealt with by direct agreement between the British and Japanese industrialists. Discussions to this end are now proceeding in London and no question of official action by the Government arises at present.
§ Mr. CHORLTONIf this affects the Dutch East Indies could we not have some communication with Holland? Is it not necessary in the interests of our own trade to do that?
§ Dr. BURGINIt is purely a matter for the industries concerned.
§ Captain FULLERIs it not a question of widening the basis of the discussions?