§ Mr. REMERasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the steps taken by his Department to improve trade between Great Britain and Abyssinia; if he is aware that French, Italian, and American traders receive greater facilities from the Emperor of Abyssinia than British traders; and what steps he proposes to take to improve this position?
§ Mr GILLETTIn reply to the first part of the question, His Majesty's diplomatic and consular officers in Abyssinia closely watch commercial developments, and always report upon any likely opening for British trade. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative, and the third part does not arise.