HC Deb 30 September 1915 vol 74 cc996-7
60. Sir ALFRED MOND

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether importers of goods coming under the new tariff schedule will be allowed a rebate of the duties on re-exporting them; and, if so, what the amount of the rebate will be?

Mr. McKENNA

Drawbacks will be allowed in suitable cases, provided that the goods can be identified on exportation. The matter will be dealt with in the Finance Bill.

61. Sir A. MOND

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he intends to provide bonded warehouse facilities for dutiable goods under the new tariff schedule; and, if so, at what ports the bonded warehouses will be established?

Mr. McKENNA

Bonded accommodation will be allowed in suitable cases. The question is under consideration.

62. Sir A. MOND

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the proposed new scale of duties is to apply to goods imported from our Dominions; and, if so, whether he will establish a preferential tariff for such goods?

Mr. McKENNA

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and to the second in the negative.

63. Sir A. MOND

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the importers of goods under the new tariff schedule will be allowed to appeal against classification and valuation; and, if so, what tribunals he proposes to set up to hear such appeals?

Mr. McKENNA

I am considering the question of making provision for appeal on questions of value, and propose to deal with the matter in the Finance Bill, which I hope shortly to introduce.

64. Sir A. MOND

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can state what he estimates the cost of collection of the proposed new tariff duties will be in the course of the remainder of the financial year?

Mr. McKENNA

I regret that I am not in a position at the present time to give the desired information.