HC Deb 10 February 1932 vol 261 c840
67. Mr. DINGLE FOOT

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is the intention of the Government to exempt flax and hemp from the operation of the proposed import duties?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Hore-Belisha)

I would ask my hon. Friend to await the terms of the Bill, which will be available for hon. Members shortly.

Major COLFOX

Is it not a fact that hemp cannot be provided from the resources of the British Empire?

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