§ 49. Mr. HAMMERSLEYasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he can now inform the House of the result of his representations concerning the prohibition by the Australian Government of the importation of wool-felt hoods for girls' and women's hats?
The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. J. H. Thomas)The matter has been under consideration by the Tariff Board in Australia, whose recommendations on the subject have not yet been published.
§ Mr. HAMMERSLEYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the prohibition is causing very serious loss in the hat-making industry, and that representations were made by his Department as long ago as April last?
Mr. THOMASIt is because I am aware of my representations that I am now awaiting the report of the Tariff Board.
§ Mr. HAMMERSLEYWhen does the right hon. Gentleman expect to receive the report?