HC Deb 11 May 1932 vol 265 cc1904-5
50. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the approximate range of import duties, in the years 1928 and 1931, levied on British manufactures by Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Denmark?

Mr. COLVILLE

I regret that there is no satisfactory way of comparing the general level of duties in particular countries. If my right hon. Friend will let me know what particular type of goods he has in mind I will see what information can be supplied.

Mr. LAMBERT

Is it not necessary to have this information in view of the Ottawa Conference? Could not the hon. Member supply the House with it beforehand seeing that we get many of our agricultural products from these countries?

Mr. COLVILLE

A considerable amount of information is available, but it is difficult to get a comparison of the nature for which the right hon. Gentleman asks. I will take note, however, of what he says.