§ 51. MY. REMERasked the Prime Minister whether he could state when the Anti-Dumping Bill would be introduced?
§ 53. Mr. G. TERRELLasked the Prime Minister when it was definitely intended to introduce the promised Bills for the prevention of dumping and for the protection of key industries; and whether the Government proposed to make every effort to pass them into law before Christmas?
§ 60. Captain WEDGWOOD BENNasked the Prime Minister when the Second Reading of the Anti-Dumping Bill would be taken?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIt was introduced yesterday. I hope that it may be possible to pass the Bill this Session. The Second Reading will, I understand, be taken in the week after next.
§ Mr. RAPERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is no Bill obtainable yet at the Vote Office?
§ Mr. FRANCEWill the right hon. Gentleman be kind enough to attach to the Bill a list of the key industries referred to in the Bill?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI think my hon. Friend will see that they are attached to the Bill and are in the Schedule. I am sorry that there is no Bill available. It was introduced yesterday and I hope it will be in the hands of Members shortly. It is purely a question of printing.
§ 56. Major M. WOODasked the Prime Minister how long imports would be restricted by proclamation under the Customs 1125 Consolidation Act; and whether provision for an indemnity against this illegal action would be taken in the Anti-Dumping Bill?
§ Sir A. GEDDESIt is contemplated that the Proclamations issued under the Customs Consolidation Act which impose prohibitions of importation will remain in force until they are superseded, so far as may be necessary, by orders under the Imports and Exports Regulation Bill which was introduced yesterday. His Majesty's Government are not prepared to admit that the issue of Proclamations prohibiting imports under the Customs Consolidation Act has been illegal.
§ Major WOODWas the opinion of the Law Officers taken on this matter?
§ Sir A. GEDDESNaturally, yes.