§ 68. Mr. HAMMERSLEYasked the President of the Board of Trade what progress is being made with the negotiations for a trade agreement between the United Kingdom and India?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANProposals for an agreement, supplementary to the Ottawa Agreement, relating to Indian protective duties and certain other matters are now being discussed between the two Governments.
§ Mr. HAMMERSLEYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any progress is being made and whether he 2278 anticipates any successful result from these negotiations in a reasonable time?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI would rather not say anything on the subject at the present time. The discussions are proceeding.