§ 40. Mr. PERKINSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the Swedish manufacturers of cream separators are obtaining preferential treatment under the French quota system over British manufacturers; and why the Government are not taking more drastic action to see least British manufacturers are put on at least an equal footing with the Swedish manufacturers?
§ Dr. BURGINI am informed that the United Kingdom and Swedish shares of the French quota for cream separators are in proportion to the imports into France from these countries during the period on which the quota is now based. The relative size of these shares is dependent on the basic period selected. An effort is, however, being made to obtain an increase in the United Kingdom allocation.
Lieut.-Colonel SANDEMAN ALLENIs this in conformity with the usual clauses in these international treaties?
§ Dr. BURGINYes, Sir.