§ 14. Mr. GRAHAM WHITEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether it has been found possible to find a basis for the adjustment of difficulties in our commercial relations with Turkey?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANCertain proposals were put forward by His Majesty's Government to the Turkish Government some months ago. The Turkish Government have recently made counter-proposals which are now under examination. Every effort will be made to reach a satisfactory settlement as soon as possible.
§ Mr. HANNONMay I ask my right hon. Friend whether the Government are alive to the great importance of establishing friendly commercial relations with Turkey at the earliest possible moment?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANYes, Sir; we are doing what we can to that end.