§ 30. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the recent decline in British trade with China and of its value to this country through the balance being in our favour, he will consider the possibility of improving the present position by means of effecting some new trade agreement with China that will lead to better mutual co-operation?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANRecent statistics show an improvement in our trade with China. I do not think it would be useful to enter into trade negotiations at the present time, but I am watching the situation closely.
§ Liuet.-Colonel HENEAGEWill the hon. Gentleman assure the House that he will not undertake any further negotiations with China to the prejudice of the British poultry industry with regard to the importation of Chinese eggs?