§ 74. Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any accredited representatives of agriculture or of other industries were consulted before he decided to prolong the Danish Agreement?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe Departments of Agriculture were informed of the intention to negotiate and were kept constantly in touch with the progress of negotiations. Industries, other than agriculture, were consulted by my Department, either directly or through representative organisations. I would point out that the Supplementary Agreement is merely an extension of the Agreement of 24th April, 1933, the duration of which was for three years. The Supplementary Agreement is subject to denunciation at four months' notice.
§ Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND - TROYTEWhy were other industries consulted, whereas in the case of agriculture only the Ministry was consulted?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANWe found the Ministry of Agriculture very fully informed.
§ Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEBut that does not give the views of the industry.