HC Deb 06 November 1934 vol 293 c801
14. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked 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. RUNCIMAN

Certain 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. HANNON

May 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. RUNCIMAN

Yes, Sir; we are doing what we can to that end.