HC Deb 13 March 1934 vol 287 cc174-5
16. Mr. HANNON

asked the President of the Board of Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the imports of brooms and brushes in 1933 increased by 30 per cent. in quantity over those of 1932, and that the average price has fallen from 2s. to 1s. 4d. per dozen; and whether he will take further immediate steps to deal with the dumping of these goods in this country?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I am aware of the facts to which my hon. Friend draws attention. It is open to the interests concerned to make application to the Import Duties Advisory Committee for an increase in the duty upon these goods.

Mr. PERKINS

Have they already made an application?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I do not think that any supplementary application has been made, but I should like to have notice of that question.

Mr. LYONS

May we know how long it takes the Committee, as a rule, to consider applications from these various trades?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

There is no loss of time.