HC Deb 22 March 1927 vol 204 c177
12. Rear-Admiral BEAMISH

asked the President of the Board of Trade what were the exports of razors and parts of razors in 1925 and 1926?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The value of razors and parts of razors of United Kingdom manufacture exported from Great Britain and Northern Ireland to all destinations amounted to £140,529 in 1925 and to £184,114 in 1926.

Rear-Admiral BEAMISH

Does the right hon. Gentleman consider that that is due in any way to the Safeguarding of Industries Act?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

Certainly, it follows chronologically upon it, and I think it is not unfair to infer the connection.

Sir H. CROFT

Was not the principal objection to this duty that it would decrease exports, and has it not had the effect of encouraging them?

Mr. SPEAKER

I think the hon. and gallant Member would like to hold a debate on the subject.