HC Deb 31 May 1927 vol 207 c180
4. Sir J. POWER

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has reason to believe that there was a substantial increase in the importation of pottery, tyres and matches during the weeks immediately prior to the introduction of the Budget?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Ronald McNeill)

I have been asked to reply. The answer is in the affirmative.