HC Deb 05 November 1934 vol 293 c624
63. Captain ELL ISTON

asked 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.