HC Deb 30 April 1923 vol 163 cc950-1
22. Mr. GILBERT

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the amount of preferential tariff given by the Dominion of Australia on British-manufactured goods imported into that Dominion; whether any special legislation has been passed in Australia dealing with the low prices on foreign imports owing to depreciated exchanges; and can he made a statement as to whether the same benefits British goods?

62 and 63. Mr. GILBERT

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department (1) whether the Dominion of New Zealand gives any preference on import duties on British-manufactured goods imported into that Dominion; if any other facilities are given to British manufacturers for trading in New Zealand;

(2) what preference is given by the Dominion of Canada on import duties on British goods sent into that Dominion; if any other special facilities are given to British manufacturers; and whether any preference is given by Canada to imports from the United States and, if so, to what extent?

Lieut.-Colonel BUCKLEY (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

As it is impossible to answer these questions except at great length, I will send the hon. Member a statement giving the information for which he asks.

Mr. GILBERT

Will the statement be printed in the OFFICIAL REPORT?

Mr. BARKER

Is the tariff now imposed by Australia on British goods prejudicial to the trade of this country?

Lieut.-Colonel BUCKLEY

The statement is not ready yet, but I hope to have it ready in time for issue in the OFFICIAL REPORT.