§ Sir W. DAVISONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will give particulars of any treaties with foreign Powers which preclude Great Britain from giving preferences to the Dominions; and what notice is réquired to terminate such restrictions on our freedom to make preferential arrangements within the Empire?
§ Mr. GILLETTThere are no treaties which would compel His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom to extend to any foreign countries any privileges in the matter of Customs duties which are accorded to another part of the Empire.