§ 18. Mr. LIDDALLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been drawn to the loss of employment in the monumental marble industry through the importation of manufactured marble from Italy; and what steps he is proposing to take on the matter?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAs was announced in the Press on the 16th July last a decision on a recommendation from the Import Duties Advisory Committee regarding marble and marble products is being deferred while discussions on commercial matters are taking place with the Italian Government.
§ Mr. LIDDALLHave the discussions now been concluded?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo, they are still proceeding.