HC Deb 17 March 1936 vol 310 c224
43. Mr. ECKERSLEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will give an assurance that in negotiating a trade agreement with Peru the duties on United Kingdom cotton goods shall not be increased?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

My hon. Friend may rest assured that, in negotiating a trade agreement with Peru, His Majesty's Government are giving the fullest attention to the Peruvian customs duties on cotton manufactures.

Mr. ECKERSLEY

If these duties are increased, can we have an assurance that the right hon. Gentleman will bring economic pressure to bear in order that they are reduced to the present level?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

We are trying to get an agreement which will be satisfactory to both sides.

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