HC Deb 17 May 1938 vol 336 cc242-3W
Mr. D. Somerville

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make any statement on the progress of the Anglo-American trade negotiations; and whether the draft terms will, before signature, be first submitted to the industries affected in Great Britain?

Mr. Stanley:

The negotiations are still proceeding and I fear I am not in a position to make any statement at present. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative. I would, however, draw my hon. Friend's attention to the reply I gave on 22nd March to the hon. Member for Bradford, East (Mr. Hepworth).

Mr. W. R. Duckworth

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the present position of the negotiations with regard to the Anglo-American trade agreement; and whether any further consultations with British industrial interests are to take place?

Mr. Stanley:

As regards the first part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to-day to a similar question by the hon. Member for Willesden, East (Mr. D. Somerville). As regards the second part, I would refer to the answer which I gave to a question by the hon. Member for Bradford, East (Mr. Hepworth) on 22nd March, to which I need only add that I am still obtaining information on particular commodities from United Kingdom industrial interests which may be affected.