§ 17. Mr. KILEYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether naphthalene when imported in the shape of flakes is free of duty, but when imported in ball shape duty must be paid; and whether he can further state what action can be taken by the importer to obtain a refund of the sum he is compelled to deposit before delivery of naphthalene in ball 1637 form can be obtained, seeing that His Majesty's Customs refuse to return the same?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONAs regards the first part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave him on the 20th June, and as regards the second part, I must direct his attention to Section 1 (5) of the Safeguarding of Industries Act.
§ Mr. KILEYA few days ago I was told in answer to a question that this article was not dutiable, and how does the hon. Baronet harmonise that reply with his answer to-day?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONIt harmonises perfectly.
§ Mr. KILEYWill the hon. Baronet say whether it is dutiable or not? I have had two replies, one saying "Yes," and the other "No."
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI said it was not.