§ 12. Mr. SUTCLIFFEasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether, with a view to assisting the export of British textiles to Australia, he will make representations to the Australian Commonwealth Government with a view to securing that early effect is given to Section 9 of the Australian Customs (Industries Preservation) Act, 1921?
The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. J. H. Thomas)I presume that my hon. Friend has in mind the question of Japanese competition. In that event, I would refer him to the statement made by the Secretary to the Department of Overseas Trade on the Debate on the Adjournment on 21st December.
§ Mr. LEVYIn dealing with the question, will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the West Riding of Yorkshire?
§ Mr. SUTCLIFFEWill my right hon. Friend urge the Australian Government to adopt a more favorable attitude towards our cotton trade in view of the increased prices obtainable for wool?
Mr. THOMASI am always anxious to emphasise to the Dominions that they should give preference to this country.
§ 27. Major PROCTERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in connection with schemes for supplying the 163 Indian market with cloths made from Indian cotton and manufactured in Lancashire, the Government would be prepared to share financial responsibility by guaranteeing interest at the rate of 2½ per cent. upon capital raised by public subscription; and whether the Government will favourably consider a freight subsidy for the transportation of the goods from and to India?