HC Deb 23 July 1934 vol 292 cc1524-5
36. 36. Sir ROBERT HAMILTON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make a statement as to the position of the negotiations for a trade agreement with Holland?

Dr. BURGIN

I would refer the hon. Member to the Exchange of Notes dated 20th July which has been issued as Command Paper 4662.

Brigadier-General CLIFTON BROWN

Will the hon. Gentleman give an under- taking that agricultural matters will not be used as bargaining pawns in any negotiations?

Dr. BURGIN

It would be improper to give any undertaking of the kind suggested. I can certainly assure my hon. and gallant Friend that in any commercial negotiations the interest of all industries and all parties will be carefully borne in mind.

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