§ 3. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what concessions have been made by the principal European members of the League of Nations to Austria during the last few months, with a view to assisting to maintain her political and economic independence?
§ Sir J. SIMONI cannot give complete information as regards other countries, but so far as matters directly involving this country are concerned the principal European members of the League, including His Majesty's Government, agreed at the Stresa Conference to waive most-favoured-nation rights in respect of any agreements concluded between Austria and other Danubian States, and also to waive their most-favoured-nation rights in respect of any agreement concluded by Austria with any other State which grants tariff preferences to Austrian agricultural products, without Austria having to give any counter preferences in return. The hon. Member will recollect that His Majesty's Government, with the approval of Parliament, participated in guaranteeing an international loan to the Austrian Government.
§ Mr. MANDERHave the British Government, as a matter of fact, made specific concessions with regard to particular articles?
§ Sir J. SIMONI think my answer covers that point, but the matter is obviously one for negotiation.
§ Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMSMay we be assured that no concessions will be given which will in any way hurt British trade?