§ Mr. R. JACKSONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he is aware that it is the intention of the Russian Government not to order any thrashing machinery from this country for the harvest of 1924; and, if so, whether, in view of the forthcoming negotiations with the Russian Government, he will urge upon the Russian representatives the desirability of the modification of such policy?
§ Mr. LUNNThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, I do not think it would be advisable in existing circumstances to take the action suggested by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Prime Minister whether the Government have given any guarantee under the Trade Facilities Acts or the Overseas Credits Acts in connection with the promotion of trade with Russia; and, if so, of what nature?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer is in the negative.