§ 72. Mr. H. Hyndasked the President of the Board of Trade why the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Agreement of 2nd November, 1950, concerning the import of educational scientific and cultural materials has not yet been ratified.
§ Mr. HopkinsonWhile, in practice, the United Kingdom already accords to such imports treatment substantially in accordance with the arrangements provided for in this Agreement, ratification would involve entering into a commitment to this effect for a minimum period of three years. Before giving such an undertaking, Her Majesty's Government naturally wish to be reasonably assured that there is some prospect that other important countries will reciprocally undertake to give
66Wtoday of wool, cotton, rubber, lead, copper, zinc, steel and sulphur.
§ Mr. H. StraussThe table below gives the information required in respect of representative grades:
United Kingdom exports of these materials similar treatment.