HC Deb 11 July 1934 vol 292 cc312-3
25. Mr. HALES

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that the duty on British motor cycles imported into India is 7½ per cent. higher than the duty on British motor cars; and whether he will communicate with the Indian Government with a view to having the duty on motor cycles reduced to the same level as that on motor cars?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Butler)

The difference of 7½ per cent. represents the preference granted at Ottawa on motor cars of British manufacture. It was not found possible to secure this preference for motor cycles. The hon. Member's suggestion will no doubt be borne in mind by the Board of Trade when the revision of the agreement comes to be considered.