HC Deb 24 November 1925 vol 188 c1117
22. Mr. MacKENZIE LIVINGSTONE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether duty is still chargeable on oxalic acid imported into this country from foreign sources; and whether this commodity is being manufactured in this country?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, I understand that two separate proposals for the manufacture of the product named are under examination, but so far as I know it is not at present being made here.

Captain BENN

Is it not a fact that four years have elapsed, and the result desired has not been achieved?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The result achieved is that thousands of articles not formerly manufactured in this country are now manufactured.

Mr. LIVINGSTONE

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that I got the same answer a year age?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I told the hon. Member the truth on both occasions.