HC Deb 20 February 1933 vol 274 cc1425-6
14. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of State for India whether his attention has been drawn to the violation of the most-favoured-nation clause in the Indo-Japanese trade agreement; and if the Government of India intend making representations to the Government of Japan accordingly?

Sir S. HOARE

If the hon. Member will specify the particular act of the Japanese Government that he has in mind I will consider the question of asking the Government of India for a report.

16. Mr. GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of State for India what action the Government of India proposes to take in response to the representations from Indian chambers of commerce, or similar bodies, with reference to abnormal imports of manufactures from Japan into India?

Sir S. HOARE

As the hon. Member is no doubt aware, the Government of India raised their ad valorem duties on non-British cotton piece goods to 50 per cent. last year in consequence of the abnormal imports from Japan.