§ 41. Mr. LIDDALLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that 63 British firms, who are importers of Italian goods, have already lost £95,000 in consequence of the sanctions imposed against Italy; whether he has considered the proposals submitted to him by the Association of British Importers from Italy; and will he make a further statement on the matter?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANWith regard to the first part of the question, I have seen statements in the Press to the effect 1822 mentioned, but I have no further information. The answer to the second part is in the affirmative. As regards the last part, I have nothing to add to the answer which I gave to my hon. Friend on this subject on 12th May.