HC Deb 05 April 1938 vol 334 cc175-6
24. Mr. Day

asked the President of the Board of Trade what consultations or discussions have taken place during the last 12 months between His Majesty's Government and any of the foreign Governments with which trade agreements have been entered into with a view to the termination of the same?

Mr. Stanley

The only discussions during the past 12 months regarding the revision or termination of trade agreements with foreign countries entered into since the introduction of our general tariff were those relating to the commercial agreement of November, 1936, with Italy. That agreement was terminated on 28th March, 1938, and replaced as from that date by a new agreement.

Mr. Day

Have all the other Governments with whom trade agreements were completed fulfilled their obligations?

Mr. Stanley

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question down.