§ 32. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether His Majesty's Government has yet reached any decision with regard to the prolongation of the international tin restriction scheme which was originally supposed to continue for three years from 1st January, 1934, subject to extension according to the decision of the signatory Governments?
Mr. J. H. THOMASI understand from the Chairman of the International Tin Committee that negotiations are proceeding between the parties interested. These negotiations have not yet reached the stage where the question of renewing the agreement on behalf of the British Dependencies concerned requires the consideration of His Majesty's Government.
§ Lieut.-Commander AGNEWIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the continuance of the international tin restriction scheme is absolutely vital to British producers of tin?
Mr. THOMASI am aware that anything that tends to increase the value to the producer must of necessity be of benefit.