London, Jan, 5.
The full implications of the rev sion by France of her import quotas wre bei cing carefully studied responsible quarters in London, Berlin and Washington, Opinion in, Britain is much dis turbed, Special attention is directed to the unfavourable effect. of these trading restrictions on the prospect Jof an early tions for an cial agreement.
The subject' was discussed at a meeting of exporters at Manchester terday, and it was decided to urge the Government to take—strong Jaction to protect the interests of British trade.
'The meeting also emphasised that the veduetion in quotas entirely nullified "any Geneiits from. the recent abolition of the fifteen per feet. surtax on British goods France, and suggested that the quotas' shoul be. fully restored pending the anticipated Anglo French commercial discussions,
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