§ 15. Lieut.-Commander ASTBURY(for Mr. THORP) asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that 22,000 dozen khaki shirts have been recently imported into the United Kingdom from Poland, and that they are now 189 being sold by retail in Cardiff and elsewhere at 6s. 11d. per dozen; and whether he will take steps, by negotiation or otherwise to prevent further dumping of this kind?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANMy hon. and learned Friend has informed me that his question relates to overalls. My attention has not hitherto been called to this matter. As my hon. and learned Friend will realise, the question of any increase in the protection given to the home industry is, in the first place, a matter for the consideration of the Import Duties Advisory Committee.
§ Lieut.-Commander ASTBURYThis seems to be a question of dumping pure and simple; is that provided against?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANYes, Sir; machinery is already provided for the examination of any case of that kind.