§ 12. Captain ARCHIBALD RAMSAY (for Duchess of ATHOLL)asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that ready-made doors were imported from the Soviet Union from August, 1932, to January, 1933, inclusive, at prices averaging from 2.4 to 3.5 shillings each; and if, in view of the effect on the builders' woodwork industry, he will consider obtaining powers to prevent competition of this kind similar to the powers conferred as a result of the Ottawa Agreement?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI understand that ready-made doors have been imported from the Soviet Union approximately at the prices stated. As regards the latter part of the question, I am not in a position to make any statement at the present time.
§ Captain RAMSAYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this import of Russian doors is inflicting widespread distress on the smaller manufacturers in this country?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANRepresentations have been made to us from both sides on the question.
§ Mr. THORNEIs it not a fact that the keenest competition comes from Sweden and America, and not from Soviet Russia?
§ Captain RAMSAYIs it not reasonable that traders in this country should get at least the same protection as Canadian traders are getting out of the Ottawa Agreements?