HC Deb 05 June 1934 vol 290 c729
3. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs how many applications from British manufacturers have been made to the Canadian Tariff Board; and how many decisions have been made?

Mr. J. H. THOMAS

His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom have requested His Majesty's Government in Canada, in pursuance of Article 13 of the Agreement concluded at Ottawa, to cause a review to be made by the Canadian Tariff Board of 25 tariff items or parts of items. As a result of the reviews made up to the present date, the British preferential duties have been reduced in two cases, and increased in one case.

Mr. MABANE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether a decision has yet been reached with regard to the wool textile industry and whether it is correctly reported that the Canadian Government have refused to make any concession to the wool textile industry?

Mr. THOMAS

I do not think that a final decision has been reached.

Mr. HANNON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether any arrangement has been made by which the decisions of the Canadian Tariff Board may be available to Members of this House?

Mr. THOMAS

Certainly, I will consider that matter, because I think that it will be very useful.