§ 13. Mr. LINFIELDasked the President of the Board of Trade how much revenue has been collected out o£ the taxes imposed by the Safeguarding of Industries Act; and by how much the expenditure of the Customs, including the expenses for experts and referees, has gone up since the passing of this Act?
§ Mr. BALDWINThe revenue collected in Great Britain and Ireland under Parts I and II of the Safeguarding of Industries Act up to and including the 8th December inclusive was £445,324. As regards the last part of the question, the expenditure of the Customs has, in fact, decreased since the passing of the Act.
§ Captain WEDGWOOD BENNCan the right hon. Gentleman give any figure for the cost which has be en thrown on industry in reference to these inquiries and other matters connected with the Act?
§ Mr. BALDWINI shall be very glad to consider any figures that may be put before me.