§ 76. Mr. KILEYasked the President of the Board of Trade the reason for the delay in putting into operation the decision of the Referee under the Safeguarding of Industries Act regarding the imposition of a duty of 33⅓ per cent. on gas mantles which contain certain commodities which are liable for duty?
§ Mr. BALDWINThe Referee has not yet made his award in respect of gas mantles, and consequently there has been no occasion for the Board of Trade to take any action.
§ Mr. KILEYIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the Referee announced his decision nearly two months ago?