HC Deb 21 June 1933 vol 279 c757
35. Mr. PERKINS

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will discuss with the Australian representative at the World Economic Conference the recent increases in Australian duties against British elastic manufactured goods?

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

I am at present awaiting the receipt of the Report of the Australian Tariff Board in accordance with which the recent duty on certain kinds of elastic fabric was imposed. If, after studying the report, there is any useful action that I can take in the matter, I shall not fail to do so.

Mr. PERKINS

When does the right hon. Gentleman expect to get this report?

Mr. THOMAS

I could not give a date, but I realise the urgency and importance of the matter.