63. Captain ELL ISTONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has information regarding the proposed increased duties on cotton piece-goods for the Philippine markets; and whether he has ascertained how such increased duties are likely to affect our export trade?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE, (Mr. Runciman)Details of the proposals for increased duties have not, so far as I am aware, yet been made public, but on the information at present available it appears that they may have a serious effect on exports of cotton piece-goods from the United Kingdom. The matter has therefore been taken up with the United States Government.