§ Sir W. Edgeasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether, in view of the substantial loan to the New Zealand Government, any arrangement has been made for the relaxation of the restrictions of British imports; and, if so, of what nature?
§ Sir T. InskipAs was stated in reply to the hon. Members for Stoke (Mr. E. Smith), and West Leyton (Mr. Sorensen) on 25th July, assistance recently promised to New Zealand will take the form not of a loan but of credits to assist in the financing of United Kingdom imports into New Zealand. Particulars of the assurances given by Mr. Nash on behalf of the New Zealand Government in regard to the relaxation of restrictions on the importation of United Kingdom goods into New Zealand are given in Cmd. Paper 6059.