§ Mr. Attlee (by Private Notice)asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make any further announcement about the negotiations with the United States of America for a trade agreement; whether the agreement has been concluded, and how soon its terms can be communicated to Parliament.
§ Mr. StanleyYes, Sir. I am happy to be able to inform the House that the negotiations have been successfully concluded and the Agreement will be signed in Washington to-morrow. I hope that copies of the text will be available in the Vote Office before the House rises tomorrow night.
§ Mr. ShinwellCan the Minister say when the Agreement will come into force?
§ Mr. StanleyMost of it will come into force on 1st January.
§ Sir Percy HurdIs there a simultaneous Agreement between Canada and the United States?
§ Mr. StanleyYes, Sir, I understand that an Agreement between the United States of America and Canada is to be signed simultaneously.