§ 48. Mr. CAPORNasked the Prime Minister whether, having regard to the changed conditions and the additional information now available as a result of tariff experience, and with a view to saving the time and expense involved in individual trade applications to the Import Duties Advisory Committee, the Government will take action to secure the re- 9 consideration by that committee of the Additional Import Duties (No. 1) Order, 1932?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Chamberlain)I have been asked to reply. It is open to the committee at any time to reconsider all or any of the duties imposed on their recommendation. I have no power to interfere with them in the performance of their statutory functions, and it would be improper for me to attempt to do so.