Textiles (Anglo-Japanese Negotiations).

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce. – in the House of Commons at on 13 March 1934.

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Photo of Mr John Remer Mr John Remer , Macclesfield

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asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can now make any statement as to the negotiations between the textile interests of Japan and Great Britain?

Sir NAIRNE STEWART SANDE-MAN:

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asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has now any statement to make regarding the negotiations with Japan regarding cotton goods?

Photo of Mr Walter Runciman Mr Walter Runciman , St Ives

I would refer my hon. Friends to the reply which was given yesterday to the hon. Member for East Willesden (Mr. D. G. Somerville).

Photo of Mr John Remer Mr John Remer , Macclesfield

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether any progress whatever is being made in these negotiations?

Photo of Major Abraham Lyons Major Abraham Lyons , Leicester East

May I asked the right hon. Gentleman whether he has noticed the imports of hosiery; is he aware of the great fear in the hosiery trade which is being caused by the long delay in the consideration of this matter; and will he put a time limit to these discussions?

Photo of Mr Walter Runciman Mr Walter Runciman , St Ives

If my hon, Friend puts down a question with regard to hosiery, I shall be glad to answer it.

Photo of Mr John Remer Mr John Remer , Macclesfield

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer my question as to whether any progress is being made in these negotiations?

Photo of Mr Walter Runciman Mr Walter Runciman , St Ives

I am inclined to deprecate these constant inquiries with regard to a conference which must, of necessity, be held behind closed doors.

Photo of Mr John Remer Mr John Remer , Macclesfield

Is it not a fact that the negotiations have practically broken down?

Photo of Mr Walter Runciman Mr Walter Runciman , St Ives

No, Sir, it is not.