§ 12. Mr. Kirbyasked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from manufacturers in connection with any resumption of negotiations between this country and the Irish Free State on the question of a settlement of land annuities, requesting him to consider the desirability of securing the abolition of the present tariffs on cattle feeding-stuffs manufactured in Great Britain; and what answer he has made thereto?
Mr. StanleyI have received from the Seed, Oil, Cake and General Produce Association a copy of a resolution which they have passed on the subject. The matter is being noted for consideration in the event of any general trade negotiations taking place with the Irish Free State.
§ Mr. LoganIs it not possible for a statement to be made, in regard to land annuities, that efforts towards a settlement are being made?
Mr. StanleyAny question directed to the general point of trade negotiations should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs.
§ Mr. LoganIt is a question of the settlement of the land annuities, in regard to which these tariffs were put on, and I want to know whether it is possible to make a statement that a settlement is being considered?