§ 20. Mr. Royleasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has yet considered the quota for Cuban cigars to replace the agreement expiring at the end of 1953.
§ Mr. MackesonNo, Sir.
§ Mr. RoyleThe hon. Gentleman will be aware of the concern in the minds of the Jamaican manufacturers. Will he give an assurance that their point of view will be considered when this agreement is in course of consideration? Can he say how soon consideration will be given to it?
§ Mr. MackesonThis agreement runs for another eight months. That is why we have not yet considered it. The views of the Jamaicans will most certainly be taken into consideration.