§ 46. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, on the basis of last year's trade, he can state the approximate value of Imperial Preference which is now being given to the Dominions and Colonies under the Import Duties Act?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Chamberlain)I regret that, as statistics of the imports from the Empire into the United Kingdom, in 1931 of goods now liable to the 10 per cent. general ad valorem duty under the Import Duties Act, 1932, are not yet available, it is not possible to give the figure for which my hon. and gallant Friend asks.
§ Captain MACDONALDCan my right hon. Friend say when he will be able to give the figures?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir, I cannot say yet when they will be available.