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BRITISH GOVERNMENT’S PLAN. “WILL PLEASE DOMINIONS.” Australian and iv.2,. Cvhle Association (Received December 17, 11.25 p.m.) LONDON, December 16. There is widespread expectancy regarding to-day’s debate in the House of Commons on tariffs and preference, which is to be initiated by a Liberal amendment to the Address-in-Reply. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Parliamentary correspondent says there is reason to believe Cabinet will enunciate a new plan, which, while satisfactory to the dominions, will enable the Government to fulfil its election pledges not to increase the cost of food. It is understood that bounties and subsidies are ruled out. but the precise method will not be disclosed until Mr Stanley Baldwin speaks. can be said is that Ministerial circles are confident that supporters of Imperial preference will regard the scheme *» sound and effective, and that it will please the dominions.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 12015, 18 December 1924, Page 6
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139TRADE PREFERENCE New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 12015, 18 December 1924, Page 6
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