§ Commander BELLAIRSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs with how many nations have we treaties with the most-favoured-nation Clause; 1396W and what are the earliest dates on which a denunciation can come into effect in different cases?
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSThere are 41 treaties and agreements with foreign countries by virtue of which goods produced or manufactured in Great Britain and Northern Ireland at present enjoy most-favoured-nation treatment as regards Customs Duties. The earliest dates on which denunciation can come into effect are:
Date. No. of Treaties and Agreements. 26th July, 1937 1 30th March, 1936 1 11th February, 1935 1 9th February, 1933 1 29th. July, 1932 1 8th September, 1930 1 10th December, 1929 1 6th August, 1929 1 25th February, 1929 1 On conclusion of a new Agreement 1 Eight years after exchange of ratifications which has not yet been effected 1 At any time one year after notice 16 At any time six months after notice. 2 At any time three months after notice. 6 No provision made for denunciation 6