§ 40. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will make a statement about the progress made in carrying out the decisions of the Commonwealth Trade and Economic Conference at Montreal.
§ Mr. BarberMy right hon. Friend gave illustrations of the action being taken in his Answer to the hon. Member on 3rd March of this year. Much further progress has been made since then and concrete results have been achieved. For example, a new International Wheat Agreement has been negotiated, we have removed many restrictions on imports, and arrangements have been made for Exchequer loans to the Colonies. Particular measures have been announced from time to time and will be well known to the House. The Commonwealth Consultative Economic Council has held meetings at both official and at Ministerial level.