HC Deb 14 June 1938 vol 337 cc7-8
9. Mr. H. G. Williams

asked the President of the Board of Trade what progress is being made in the negotiations designed to safeguard the production of rubber footwear in this country from undue importation from Empire countries?

Mr. Stanley

I understand that United Kingdom and Canadian manufacturers have reached a substantial measure of agreement and that the initiation of negotiations with other Empire manufacturers is under consideration.