§ 24. Mr. HAMILTON KERRasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if the representatives of the British Government in the Far East have reported any tendency to impose Customs duties adversely affecting British imports into Manchuria as compared with those of other countries?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir.
§ Mr. KERRCan my right hon. Friend assure us that certain newspaper reports in this respect are without foundation?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIf they are contrary to what I have said, they are without foundation.
§ Earl WINTERTONIn view of the great and growing importance to this country of our trade with Manchuria, will my right hon. Friend arrange with the 733 Foreign Office to have a copy of the Schedule placed in the Library, with the present Customs duties, if feasible?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI will make that representation.
§ 28. Captain PETER MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been called to the announcement of the Japanese adviser of the Manchukuo Customs at Harbin that large reforms in the tariffs at Manchukuo are now under consideration; and whether he is taking steps to ensure that representations will be made on behalf of this country with a view to providing that no unreasonable hindrance to British trade with Manchuria shall be made?
§ The PRIME MINISTERMy right hon. Friend has received no official information on the matter raised in the first part of the question. As regards the second part, His Majesty's Government will naturally take any steps that may seem advisable and open to them with
| STATEMENT showing the imports of whiskey into Australia during each of the years ended 30th June, 1921, 1926, 1931 and 1932, distinguishing the share of the United Kingdom, so far as possible. | |||||||
| Years ended 30th June. | |||||||
| Australia | 1921. | 1926. | 1931. | 1932. | |||
| Whiskey— | Proof gallons. | £ | Proof gallons. | £ | Proof gallons. | £ | £ |
| Bottled: | |||||||
| Total Imports | 42,819 | 55,874 | 77,671 | 12,341 | 5,073 | 5,608 | 183,461 |
| Of which from United Kingdom | 40,835 | 53,906 | 76,413 | 122,329 | 5,022 | 5,573 | 183,461 |
| Bulk: | |||||||
| Total Imports | 845,910 | 1,163,039 | 1,271,415 | 1,521,832 | 380,823 | 440,810 | 183,461 |
| Of which from United Kingdom | 832,398 | 1,448,147 | 1,269,945 | 1,520,697 | 380,418 | 440,592 | 183,461 |
| Note.—Detailed particulars for the year ended 30th June, 1932, have not yet been published. |