HC Deb 21 February 1933 vol 274 cc1574-5
22. Captain FULLER

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the Austrian Government have just passed a measure prohibiting the importation of various English cotton yarns; and what representations are being made in the matter?

Dr. BURGIN

This prohibition applies equally to yarns from all sources, and it is understood that their importation will be permitted under licence. No question of discrimination arises, never- theless, His Majesty's Government are concerned at this new restriction, and the attention of the Austrian Government is being drawn to its possible effects on British interests.

Captain FULLER

Will the hon. Gentleman keep before him the possibility of still further restriction now that we have agreed to another loan to Austria?

Dr. BURGIN

Yes, Sir.

Sir H. SAMUEL

Is the hon. Gentleman proposing to use the bargaining power conferred by our system of tariffs in order to redress this?

Dr. BURGIN

I should like notice of that question.

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