§ 26. Mr. MANDERasked the Prime Minister what action the Government propose to take with reference to the pro- 674 posals made by the right hon Gentleman the Member for St. Ives (Mr. Runciman) for the prohibition of imports of luxuries, with a view to balancing the trade exchange?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe whale subject is being considered by a Committee of the Cabinet just set up.
§ Mr. MANDERMay I ask whether any recommendation made by this committee will be considered provisional or revocable by Members or as binding?
§ The PRIME MINISTERWe had better wait and see.
§ Major HERBERT EVANSWill the term "imports" in this connection include the vast volume of goods dumped into this country which cannot be produced at home in consequence of economic circumstances?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe whole subject will be reviewed.