§ 24. Mr. Arbuthnotasked the Minister of Food whether he has any further 1840 statement to make on the progress of negotiations for the re-opening of the London tea auctions; and whether he has in mind the importance of a statement being made before the House rises, if the trade is to be in a position to re-open the auctions next January.
§ Mr. F. WilleyI fully appreciate the importance of an early announcement of our intentions, and I hope that this will be possible before the House rises.