§ 10. Mr. LIDDALLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will withhold acceptance of the Anglo-Argentine Trade Renewed Agreement until it has been laid before this House, in order that the House may be first satisfied that better treatment has been secured for Anglo-Argentine transport services or, alternatively, by a minimum of 4½ per cent. annual dividend, guaranteed by the Argentine Government, on the stock and share capital of the Anglo-Argentine railways?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe practice of His Majesty's Government in this matter was indicated in the reply given by the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for West Leeds (Mr. V. Adams) on 6th April.
§ 12. Mr. LEACHasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet 201 made any decision in regard to the Argentine Trading Agreement; and can he give an assurance that he will bear in mind the importance of an increase of our trading relationships with the Argentine Republic and the fact that Argentine meat supplies are a necessity to this country because of their quality and cheapness?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo, Sir. As regards the second part of the question, considerations such as those referred to by the hon. Member are being borne in mind.
§ Mr. LEACHWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that there have been two Royal visits to the Argentine and be careful not to undo the good work which was then done?
§ Mr. J. GRIFFITHSIn view of the concern which the right hon. Gentleman expressed on this matter last week, will he bear the interests of South Wales in mind?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThat is one of the important topics which are under discussion at the present moment.