IMPORT DUTIES (SARAWAK).

HC Deb 23 March 1932 vol 263 c1027

49. Mr. de ROTHSCHILD

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the exemptions granted by the Import Duties Act to the Dominions and Colonies are being applied to Sarawak?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Major Elliot)

Yes, Sir.

Mr. de ROTHSCHILD

Is Sarawak considered as a sovereign State or as a Protectorate?

Major ELLIOT

It is a protected territory.