HC Deb 06 August 1919 vol 119 c368
82. Lieut.-Colonel ARCHER - SHEE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the importation of gloves manufactured in Germany is now prohibited?

Sir A. QEDDES

Leather gloves, for which a general licence has been issued, may new be imported from Germany without restriction; fabric gloves may not be imported without individual licences, and it is not at present proposed that such licences should be given.

Lieut.-Colonel ARCHER-SHEE

Can the right hon. Gentleman give some assurance that those provisions will be maintained for some time, or that alternatively some form of protection shall be given to the home manufacturer to enable him to supply these articles?

Sir A. GEDDES

The general statement on Trade Policy to be made, I hope before the House rises, will supply an answer to that question.

Captain W. BENN

Why forbid Germany to send these articles considering the high prices?

Sir A. GEDDES

I said leather gloves could be imported, but not fabric gloves.

Lieut.-Colonel MURRAY

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that there would be considerable opposition to the policy adumbrated by the hon. and gallant Member opposite?