HC Deb 19 June 1934 vol 291 cc190-1
49. Mr. D. GRENFELL

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether a report has yet been issued by the Import Duties Advisory Committee as to the representations made for increasing the duties on canned fruits; and whether, having regard to the incidence of the existing burden of 15 per cent. on these imports upon the general consumers in this country, he will give an assurance that full consideration shall be given to any further proposals for adding to the price of these commodities?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The Committee recently announced that they had this matter before them, and invited representations from interested parties. I have no doubt that they will give full attention to all relevant considerations.

Mr. GRENFELL

Will the hon. Gentleman inform the House how representations from the consumer can reach the advisory committee before an order is approved?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

They can reach the advisory committee in writing.

Mr. GRENFELL

Do the advisory committee still invite people to make representations to appear before them?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The committee have invited representations to be made in writing.