HC Deb 13 March 1928 vol 214 cc1690-1
9. Mr. CRAWFURD

asked the President of the Board of Trade the values of the imports, exports, and re-exports of the various classes of manufactured goods which now are subject on import to safeguarding or other duties during the years 1924, 1925 and 1927?

Mr. WILLIAMS

I am having a statement prepared, and, with the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL, REPORT as soon as it is ready.

10. Mr. CRAWFURD

asked the President of the Board of Trade the official home prices of the various classes of manufactured goods now subject on import to safeguarding or other duties for the years 1924 and 1927, respectively?

Mr. WILLIAMS

I regret to say that it is not possible to supply the information, as there are no official home prices for any of these classes of goods.

Mr. CRAWFURD

Are we to assume that references by the right hon. Gentleman in speeches to a reduction of prices are to be disregarded?

Mr. WILLIAMS

The question asks for official prices. There is no such thing an official prices. If the hon. Member will put clown a question as to what information the Department has on the question of prices, we may be able to give him certain information.