§ 22. Mr. CHORLTONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether all negotiations with the other nations concerned having as their object the termination of the Congo Basin Treaties have now ceased; and what further steps will be or are being taken to assist the restoration of our textile trade with the Central and East African countries concerned?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThere have been no negotiations of the description indicated in the first part of the question. With regard to the second part, I am unable to add anything to the answer which was given to my hon. Friend on 9th December last.
§ Mr. CHORLTONWhat is the exact position of affairs in regard to this Treaty?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI think my hon. Friend had better put a question of such importance on the Paper.