§ 57. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if arrangements can be made by the Commissioners of Customs to record and publish monthly the quantity and value of goods liable to the general ad valorem duty which are admitted duty free into registered shipyards?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINIt would be premature at this stage to make any 1269 promise in the matter, but my hon. Friend's suggestion will be considered after some experience of the working of the provision as to shipyards has been gained.
§ 59. Mr. HANNONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can make a statement on the procedure to be adopted by the Imports Advisory Committee in relation to representations for the introduction of additional duties on foreign imports which compete unfairly with British manufacturers?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir, but I imagine that the committee will make its own statement on procedure since this is a matter for determination solely by itself.
§ Mr. HANNONWould my right hon. Friend indicate to the House when he thinks that a statement will be made, because it is very important to the industrial community to know what the procedure will be?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI should not think that they will make any statement until they have come to some decision.