HC Deb 27 May 1937 vol 324 cc438-9
58. Mr. E. Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will arrange for the question of bulk trading and reciprocal trading between the Dominions and Colonies and the United Kingdom to he discussed at the forthcoming Imperial Conference, with a view, in particular, to adopting the policy proposed by the Finance Minister of New Zealand?

Marquess of Hartington

General questions concerning Imperial trade are open for discussion at the Imperial Conference, but as my right hon. Friend informed the hon. Member on 25th February, it has been arranged that questions arising out of the Ottawa Agreements shall be dealt with by discussions between the individual Governments affected as occasion arises.

Mr. Smith

Will the Minister answer the question whether the Government accept the principle contained in the question?

Marquess of Hartington

Yes, when the hon. Member puts it on the Paper.