HC Deb 17 July 1922 vol 156 cc1693-4
10. Sir T. BRAMSDON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that quantities of toilet soaps are being imported into England containing synthetic perfume and dye materials, upon which no duties are collected, but that when it is desired to import the substances separately for the use of British manufacturers they are either prohibited or duty is demanded on them and whether he will consider the desirability in such cases of admitting those substances free of all duty?

Mr. BALDWIN

I am aware of the facts referred to in the first part of the question. Legislation would be required to give effect to the proposal made in the last part; and I do not see my way to introduce a Measure for that purpose.

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