§ Mr. LEACHasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department if he will make suitable representations to the Dutch Government concerning the case of a Bradford firm which delivered goods, valued at £1,041 17s. 2d., to a Dutch manufacturer in January and February, 1920, which goods were subsequently refused, whereupon an action was commenced in the Dutch courts in September of that year which after nine years, and despite all efforts, has still to be heard; if the representations made by his predecessor in December, 1925, and May, 1928, which apparently have had no effect, can now be renewed; and if he will inquire as to the fate of the goods in dispute, which are of a perishable character, after so long a delay?
§ Mr. GILLETTAs the matter is stillsub judice, as was the case in December, 1925, and May, 1928, His Majesty's Government are unable to intervene. I have, however, caused inquiries to be made by the Commercial. Secretary to His Majesty's Legation at The Hague as to the latest position and also as to the fate of the goods. I will communicate 84W with the hon. Member so soon as the Commercial Secretary's report is received.