BRITISH COAL (IMPORT DUTY, FRANCE).

HC Deb 10 December 1931 vol 260 c2066W

Mr. COCKS

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make any announcement as to the result of steps taken with regard to the 15 per cent. Surtax imposed by the French Government on British coal imported into France?

Major COLVILLE

Full representations with regard to the Surtax have been addressed to the French Government. Their reply is still awaited.