§ Mr. PERKINSasked the President of the Board of Trade the reasons why it was necessary to allow the French Government 10 days before the British Government adopted retaliatory measures, in view of the fact that 29 days had elapsed since the French quotas became operative; and whether there has been any increase of French exports to this country during the last week?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEThe period was proposed in order to enable discussions to take place. Discussions are in fact still proceeding. With regard to the last part of the question, the information desired is not available.
§ Mr. PERKINSasked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the fact that the 10 days' grace referred to by him on 29th January expires on 7th February, what retaliatory step the Government propose to take against French exports to this country?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEMy right hon. Friend is not yet in a position to make a statement.