Undoubtedly there will be heavy reductions in the tants on United Kingdom goods. and the United Kingdom can ask the Eire Government to request the Prices Com-j mission to give priority to any duty, and British manufacturers can argue Commission. ing preference bargains for United Kingdom goods is served. The trade agreement will last for three years, after which it is subject to six months' notice by either side.
The agreement is subject to confirmation by both parliaments.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville chamberlain, will make a statement on the subject in the House of Commons today, and the necessary bill will be passe soon as possible
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