§ 59. Sir JOHN JARDINEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any Orders have been passed restricting or prohibiting the import of birds' feathers; and, if so, what amount of tonnage per annum is likely to be set free for more necessary cargo?
Mr. ROBERTSThe importation of ornamental feathers and down was prohibited by the Prohibition of Import (No. 14) Proclamation of 23rd February. The quantity imported in 1915 amounted to more than 3,300 tons.
§ Sir J. JARDINEMay we understand that that applies to all birds' feathers, such as are used for ornamental purposes on hats and dresses, and to every kind of ornamental birds' feathers?