§ Sir H. HOPEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the increased import duties on jute goods proposed to be charged by the Brazilian Government; and whether, in view of their effect on the British jute trade, he purposes taking any action to assist in the situation?
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHI would refer the hon. Member to the answer on this subject which I gave on 2nd February to the Noble Lady the Member for Kinross and West Perth (Duchess of Atholl), a copy of which I am sending him.