§ 34. Captain FULLERasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to mitigate the effect of any further restriction of imports into Germany especially in cotton yarns, cotton tissues, and cotton threads, in view of the effect they will have on employment in Lancashire in particular or the country in general?
§ Dr. BURGINThe hon. and gallant Member no doubt has in mind the increases in certain customs duties which the German Government propose to bring into operation on 1st March. I am having the position examined with a view to estimating the probable effect of the increases on our export trade.
§ Mr. WHITEWill the hon. Gentleman make effective use in this matter of the bargaining powers with regard to the tariff system?
§ Dr. BURGINThat is one of the factors which will be borne in mind.