HC Deb 15 July 1846 vol 87 c1135
SIR G. CLERK

moved the Committee on the Books and Engravings Act, to enable him to introduce a Bill to carry out the convention with Prussia.

House in Committee. Convention presented June 22, referred to.

MR. HUME

complained of the heavy duty on printed books coming from India. It was so heavy as almost to preclude the receipt of the most valuable information from that invaluable country. Now that the Colonies were being brought so close to the mother country, it was necessary that every facility should be given to the people of this country to get such accurate information as could only be obtained from the Colonies themselves at as cheap a rate as possible.

MR. PARKER

said, it would hardly be fair to clog the Bill of the right hon. Baronet with that question. It was one of much importance, and it would receive the early attention of Her Hajesty's servants.

The following Resolution— That it is expedient to make provision for reducing the Duties of Customs on the importation into the United Kingdom of Books and Engravings, in conformity with Treaties with Foreign Powers"— was agreed to.

House resumed.

Resolution to be reported.

House adjourned at half-past two o'Clock.