§ 56. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyreasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the exact term of the Andes Pact, for what reason His Majesty's Government are now reviewing the provision of that agreement.
§ Sir S. CrippsThe terms of the Andes Agreement remain unchanged, and its provisions are not under review.
§ Colonel Crosthwaite-EyreIf that is so, can the Chancellor tell the House why it is that Article 5 (c), which would grant import permits to Argentine for £10 million worth of goods from this country, has not yet been fulfilled?
§ Sir S. CrippsBecause it is necessary to arrange what goods should be imported. That is now under discussion.
§ Colonel Crosthwaite-EyreIs it not a fact that the Chancellor informed the House when this Agreement was discussed that the list of goods to that value had been agreed?
§ Sir S. CrippsNo, I informed the House as regards the £10 million that agreement would subsequently be reached as to which goods should be imported under it.
§ Colonel Crosthwaite-EyreIf the right hon. and learned Gentleman says "subsequently" will he say why the word "forthwith" is used in the Agreement?
§ Sir S. Cripps"Forthwith" means immediately following.