§ 25. Mr. MANDERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether negotiations have been instituted with the Government of the United States of America on the basis of mutual tariff reductions, as a result of the legislation passed in America last year?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe answer is in the negative.
§ Mr. MANDERWould the Government welcome negotiations with the United States on this subject?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANWe are always delighted to hear any proposals which will add to the facilities by which we can conduct British trade.
§ Mr. MANDERAre the Government prepared to take the initiative?