HC Deb 06 December 1934 vol 295 cc1817-8
43. Major MILLS

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is satisfied that existing regulations are adequate to prevent American manufactured goods, if they reach this country through Canada, from obtaining a preference as if they were of Canadian origin to which they are not entitled?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Dr. Burgin)

Yes, Sir.

went and Improvement) Bill, is receiving the attention of the Government, but I am afraid that I cannot make any statement in the matter at present.

Mr. LAWSON

When the Government arrive at a conclusion on this matter, will a statement be made to the House?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes, I think so.

Mr. PALING

May I ask whether the Government are in favour of the principle and that it is only a question of time?

The PRIME MINISTER

It is not only a question of time.