§ 56. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies particulars of the present arrangements between the British and Dutch Governments for the production of and/or shipment of rubber from the possessions of either Government?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThe production of rubber in both the Netherlands East Indies and the main British producing territories is governed by the International Rubber Regulation Agreement, signed in 1934.
§ Mr. DayCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the reports still show that there is considerable distress in the rubber industry in British Possessions?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI think that on the whole the International Agreement is working well.