§ 47. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs which Dominions at the present time impose a duty on advertising matter descriptive of British manufactures; and whether he anticipates the possibility of these Dominions following in the near future the decision of Canada in abandoning this duty in her recent budget?
Mr. J. H. THOMASDuties on advertising matter descriptive of United Kingdom manufactures are at the present time levied in Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, and the Irish Free State, though in each case free entry is accorded in certain circumstances. I fear that I am not in a position to express an opinion as regards the second part of the question, but the matter will be borne in mind for such action as is possible.