§ 34. Mr. Rhodesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will undertake not to conclude a trade agreement with Japan whilst the Japanese Government continues to subsidise exports, or alternatively, until such time as the United Kingdom does the same.
§ Sir K. JosephWe have repeatedly made clear our attitude towards export subsidies and the Japanese Government are well aware of our dislike of them. But my right hon. Friend must also have regard to the importance of securing arrangements which will promate the expansion of our trade with Japan.