HC Deb 09 June 1932 vol 266 cc2097-8
34. Earl of DALKEITH

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can give an estimate of the amount of revenue which would be obtainable from a 10 per cent. duty on all pit wood at present not coming under the existing scheme of Import Duties?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am afraid I can only refer my Noble Friend to the answer which was given by my right hon. Friend the Financial Secretary to the same question on the 26th May.

Mr. LAWSON

How far would this proposal help the mining industry?

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Would it not be much better to put a duty on pit wood, because they would then use steel, which would be much safer for the miners?

Mr. LAWSON

It would increase the cost.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

It would diminish the cost.