HC Deb 29 November 1932 vol 272 cc622-3
11. Mr. HOLDSWORTH

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether any subsidy is granted by the Govern- ments of Italy or Japan for the export of textiles from those countries; and, if so, what is its nature and amount?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I have no information regarding any subsidies granted by the Italian or Japanese Governments in respect of exported textile goods.

Mr. HOLDSWORTH

In view of the increased cost to this country owing to a depreciated exchange, is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the suspicion in the textile trade that false sets of invoices are being sent?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

Any evidence on that point will of course be considered.