HC Deb 15 March 1933 vol 275 c1964
44. Mr. HALES

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether, having regard to the failure of the steps hitherto taken to bring about a settlement of the Irish question, he will consider the advisability of recommending the imposition of a further duty of 50 per cent. on Irish exports to England in order to bring about an immediate settlement of this dispute?

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

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave on the 7th March to my right hon. Friend the Member for Epping (Mr. Churchill). I cannot at present add anything to that answer.

Mr. HALES

Having regard to the serious dislocation of trade between the two countries, does not the right hon. Gentleman consider that the steps he has already taken may be further augmented by a higher duty and so bring about an immediate settlement of the dispute?