54. Miss WARDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the large adverse balance in the Turkish clearing, he will make it compulsory for British importers of Turkish goods to pay through the clearing?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe operation of the Trade and Payments Agreement with Turkey is receiving the careful consideration of His Majesty's Government, and I hope to be able to make a further statement at an early date.