HC Deb 26 March 1930 vol 237 c423
62. Sir F. HALL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in connection with their consideration of the question of the retention of Safeguarding Duties, the Government propose to draw any distinction in the case of goods manufactured abroad under unfair labour conditions compared with those observed in corresponding industries in this country?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. W. R. Smith)

I have been asked to reply. The policy of the Government in regard to these duties has repeatedly been enunciated, and I have nothing to add to the statements already made.

Sir F. HALL

Are we to understand that it is to be the policy of His Majesty's Government to allow these manufactured foreign goods, produced under conditions which are not allowed in this country, to be dumped here free?

Mr. SMITH

The hon. and gallant Member must take Government policy to be in accordance with the statements which have been made.

Sir F. HALL

Are not the suggestions I have made in accordance with the ideas of the Government?