HC Deb 06 December 1933 vol 283 c1492
46. Mr. REMER (for Mr. LYONS)

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is now in a position to make a statement with reference to the Silk Duties?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I would refer my hon. Friend to the correspondence between the Chairman of the Import Duties Advisory Committee and myself which was published on the 8th September last, to which I have nothing further to add.

Mr. REMER

Is my right hon. Friend aware that Sir William Clare Lees has stated that it will make no difference to the negotiations with the Japanese if the Import Duties Advisory Committee proceed to make their decisions on this matter?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I do not think I am prepared to accept that view.