§ 19. Mr. LIDDALLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that in the case of Estonia, Finland and Latvia the balance of trade unfavourable to Great Britain has increased between the years 1933 and 1935; and whether he will consider the denunciation of the trade agreements with these three countries in order that this state of affairs may be modified?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI am aware of the facts stated by my hon. Friend, and also that our exports to Estonia, Finland and Latvia have increased since 1933. The trade agreements are not terminable until 23rd November next in the case of Finland, and 31st December next in the cases of Estonia and Latvia. For the rest, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave on 11th February to his question about the termination of commercial agreements.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that manufacturers in this country make little or no endeavour to sell their goods in Finland?