§ 1. Major PROCTERasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has been in consultation with the Australian Government concerning the new duties on cotton yarn; and what action he proposes to take in so far as such duties contravene the spirit of the Ottawa Agreements?
The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. J. H. Thomas)His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom have been in communication with His Majesty's Government in the Commonwealth of Australia on this matter. The reply of the Commonwealth Government has not yet been received, and in the circumstances I fear that I am not at present in a position to make a further statement in regard to it.
§ Major PROCTERWhen will my right hon. Friend be in a position to make a statement on the matter?