HC Deb 03 July 1933 vol 280 cc12-3
27. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if, in the interest of inter-Imperial trade, he will represent to the Australian government that an export bounty of 3d. per pound on butter, plus another lid. per pound due to depreciated currency, constitutes unfair competition with the British producers?

The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. J. H. Thomas)

The position with regard to the market for dairy produce in this country has been the subject of consultation with representatives of Dominion Governments, and discussions on the matter axe still proceeding. I am unable at present to make any further statement.

Mr. LAMBERT

Will my right hon. Friend answer the question I have put on the Paper—whether he will represent to the Australian Government that these bounties, owing to depreciated currency, constitute unfair competition with the home producer?

Mr. THOMAS

I think they do.

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