HC Deb 05 November 1934 vol 293 cc633-4
36. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will impose countervailing duties on imported agricultural products sold in this country at a lower price than in the country of origin?

Mr. ELLIOT

I would remind my right hon. Friend that it is open to the interests concerned to apply to the Import Duties Advisory Committee for the imposition of duties or additional duties on products imported into this country in the circumstances mentioned in the question.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that if this policy were applied to coal our exports would cease instantaneously?

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