HC Deb 02 February 1937 vol 319 c1406
34. Mr. Storey

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make a statement upon the discussions between His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and His Majesty's Governments in Canada, the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand about the assistance of British shipping services in the Pacific?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Dr. Burgin)

I am not in a position to add anything to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member for Colchester (Mr. Lewis) on 26th January.

Mr. Storey

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the House may expect to have some information on the nature of the proposals made?

Dr. Burgin

Negotiations are taking place with a number of Dominion Governments. I would not like to hazard a suggestion as to the length of time, but I have no reason to think that any longer time will be spent than is necessary.