HC Deb 25 July 1950 vol 478 c35W
78. Mr. Russell

asked the President of the Board of Trade what requests have been received from foreign countries for the elimination or reduction of tariff preferences in connection with the forthcoming conference at Torquay.

Mr. Bottomley

Under the rules of procedure governing the forthcoming tariff negotiations, I am not at liberty to publish or otherwise furnish the information desired by the hon. Member.

Mr. Russell

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of the requests made to the United States Government for the reduction of its Customs tariff.

Mr. Bottomley

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him today on this subject.