HC Deb 29 June 1936 vol 314 c17
58. Mr. BOOTHBY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make any statement regarding the progress of the negotiations for a trade agreement between this country and the Argentine Republic?

Dr. BURGIN

My right hon. Friend is not in a position to make a statement at present.

Captain DOWER

Can my right hon. Friend put forward any hope as to when he will be in a position to make a statement?

Dr. BURGIN

I think it is a little unwise when negotiations are pending between two Governments to make any estimates as to the length of time one or other may take to answer representations.

Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

Is it proposed to give notice on 7th July in order that our hands may be free?

Dr. BURGIN

Perhaps my hon. Friend will put that question down.

Mr. LEVY

Does my hon. Friend propose to deal with the Most-Favoured-Nation Clause before these agreements are ratified?