§ 61. Major COLVILLEasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has received a communication from the British Paper Bag Federation stating that it does not wish the Safeguarding Duty on imported wrapping papers to be removed; if he is aware that this federation represents the largest users of wrapping paper in the country; and what answer he has returned?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMI have received such a communication from the British Paper Bag Federation, whose products are also protected by the duty in question. Their letter does not ask for a reply, but the policy of the Government in regard to Safeguarding Duties is well known.
§ Major COLVILLEIf the industry is benefited, and a large section of the consumers is satisfied with the present arrangement, in whose interest is it proposed to remove this Safeguarding Duty?
§ Mr. GRAHAMThat is exactly the kind of material which is in debate in the House. I could not add a single word to the previous statements of Government policy with regard to these duties.
§ Mr. MANDERIs it not the fact that a great many users are extremely dissatisfied?
§ Mr. SPEAKERWe cannot have a Debate on the matter at Question Time.