HC Deb 23 October 1918 vol 110 c746
9. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he can give the House any information regarding the effect of the rise in the Customs tariff on cotton goods imported into India?

Mr. MONTAGU

I have no special information on the point, and conditions have been so abnormal since the new duties were imposed that I doubt whether the Government of India could say what effect, if any, they have had on imports. But if the hon. Member wishes I will ask for information.