HC Deb 02 May 1934 vol 289 c311
Mr. CHORLTON (by Private Notice)

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now make any statement on the conversations between His Majesty's Government and the Japanese Government relating to the cotton and rayon industries?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Runciman)

I am having a further consultation with the Japanese Ambassador to-morrow. I expect to be able to make a statement on the position very shortly.

Mr. RHYS DAVIES

What does the right hon. Gentleman actually mean when he says "very shortly"? Does that mean this week or next week?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

Next week.