HC Deb 14 July 1927 vol 208 cc2303-4
47. Dr. WATTS

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the manner in which the benefits resulting from the Stevenson restriction scheme are being curtailed by the smuggling of native rubber for export; and if he will take steps to stop it?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Amery)

As far as can be judged, rubber smuggling is not carried out to such an extent as seriously to affect the working of the restriction scheme, though its complete elimination is, I fear, somewhat difficult, every effort has been and is being made by the Malayan Governments to repress it by vigorous preventive measures.

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