HC Deb 13 June 1921 vol 143 cc5-6
3. Major BARNES

asked the President of the Board of Trade with what countries treaties, conventions, and engagements are in force which would have to be taken into account under Part II of the Safeguarding of Industries Bill?

Mr. BALDWIN

In making Orders under Part II of the Safeguarding of Industries Bill, it would be necessary to consider any Treaty provisions which may be held to limit our action in respect of the duties leviable on goods on importation into the United Kingdom. I am having circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of the countries with which treaties, conventions, or engagements are in force which would have to be considered in this connection.

Major BARNES

Am I to understand it will be published in the Report of to-day's proceedings?

Mr. BALDWIN

Certainly. The list is a long one.

Following is the list mentioned:—

Treaties, Conventions, or Engagements in force between the United Kingdom and the undermentioned foreign countries contain provisions which would have to be considered on the ground that they may be held to limit the action of His Majesty's Government in respect of the duties leviable on the goods of their manufacture on importation into the United Kingdom.