§ 5. Sir Charles Barrieasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is in a position to make any statement as to the progress of the negotiations with the Government of India regarding a new trade agreement?
Mr. StanleyI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Seaham (Mr. Shinwell) on 7th July.
§ Sir C. BarrieWill the right hon. Gentleman guarantee that due care will be taken to safeguard the jute trade of this country when the agreement comes to be signed?
Mr. StanleyThat is a matter which, obviously, is in my mind. I can make no statement about the negotiations while they are in progress.