§ 32. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether any subsidies are given by the Japanese Government to Japanese shipping lines carrying piece goods to the Indian markets; and whether the 10 per cent. Consumption Tax levied on all textile manufacturers in Japan is applicable to good, which are exported?
§ Mr. A. M. SAMUEL (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)The Japanese Government grants subsidies for certain mail services maintained by the principal Japanese steamship companies, but no direct subsidies are given for the services maintained between Japan and India. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEIf there is no direct subsidy can the hon. Gentleman tell us if there is any indirect subsidy?
§ Mr. SAMUELThis is a very intricate question. I have received from our Embassy at Tokio a long report, of which I hesitate to have copies made on the ground of expense, but, if I may be permitted to invite my hon. Friend to come into my room, I will show him the original document.