§ 73. Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations why it was not practicable for Her Majesty's Government to consult Commonwealth Governments to the same extent as they consulted the Government of the United States of America about the recent imposition of the import surcharge.
§ Mr. BottomleyThe urgency of the economic situation with which Her Majesty's Government was confronted in their first week of office was such as to rule out consultation with any Government.