88. Brigadier-General PALMERasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the injury done to the brush trade caused by the importation of Japanese and Italian goods produced by labour at least 75 per cent. cheaper than in this country; and if he proposes protecting the workers in this trade, who are capable of supplying all our wants, and who, if not protected, will be thrown out of work?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Bridge-man)I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given to similar questions yesterday.