84. Captain ARTHUR EVANSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been drawn to the continued increase in the importation of paper and cardboard; and whether, in view of the concessions given to these classes of imports in the trade agreements with Norway and Sweden, he will give the necessary notice for the termination of these agreements forthwith, in order that fresh arrangements may be made to safeguard the paper industry of Great Britain?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part, I am unable to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Lincoln (Mr. Liddall) on 17th February on the subject of trade negotiations with Norway and Sweden.
§ Major COLFOXCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether a trade agreement is being negotiated with Sweden?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANIt is under consideration at the present moment, but no negotiations are being conducted at present.