§ 4. Mr. MANDERasked the President of the Board of Trade what communications he has received with reference to the position which will arise when the Dyes Act expires in January next; and whether any representations made are favourable to continuance or otherwise?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMThe Dyestuffs Industry Development Committee, appointed under Section 2 (6) of the Dyestuffs (Import Regulation) Act, 1920, to advise on the development of the dye-making industry, have recently presented a report, which will be published shortly.
§ Mr. MANDERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that any attempt to extend this Act will be strenuously opposed from these benches?
§ Mr. GRAHAMRepresentations in both senses have reached me, but a very comprehensive report, as I have indicated, will be available for all hon. Members almost immediately.
§ Sir PHILIP CUNLIFFE-LISTERIn spite of that very fearful threat, will the right hon. Gentleman also take into account the speech recently made by the President of the Colour Users' Association?
§ Mr. GRAHAMYes; this is a case in which I might say that all relevant considerations will be taken into account.