69. Sir GEORGE HAMILTONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that 50 per cent. 257 duty is charged on umbrella cloths imported into this country while the made-up umbrella is still allowed to enter the country duty free; that 4,487 dozen umbrellas were imported in November at the value of £6,436; and will he consider the advisability of extending the duty to complete umbrellas so as to help the manufacture of these in this country
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI have received representations on the subject which are under consideration.