HC Deb 21 February 1933 vol 274 c1578
53. Commander MARSDEN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount of Canadian-grown wheat landed in this country since the passing into Law of the Ottawa Agreements Act, consigned here from Canada but shipped from United States ports; and bow much of the total amount has been accorded by the Commissioners of Customs the full rebate allowed under the Act?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The total quantity of wheat consigned from Canada which was admitted to preference in the period from 17th November last to 31st January was 3,343,514 quarters of 480 lbs. Statistics of the proportion of this amount which came through United States ports are not available nor is it possible to state the quantity of Canadian-grown wheat which was shipped from United States ports.

Commander MARSDEN

Can the Financial Secretary give us an assurance that no Canadian wheat shipped from United States ports is getting any rebate?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The question depends upon whether it is consigned from Canada.

Commander MARSDEN

I have put that in my question.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Yes, and I have given my hon. and gallant Friend the answer.

Mr. WHITE

Will the hon. Member call for a full report into this matter in order that he may satisfy himself and the Government that this arrangement is not contrary to the interests of the growers in Western Canada and the users in this country?