HC Deb 09 April 1935 vol 300 cc954-6
26. Mr. LYONS

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs the particulars of tariff items that have been considered by the Canadian Tariff Board on the application of manufacturers in this country in pursuance of the Ottawa Agreements, and the results of all such applications?

Mr. M. MacDONALD

As the answer is necessarily of a detailed nature and

CANADIAN TARIFF.
— Items which have been considered by the Tariff Board as a result of request made by United Kingdom Government on behalf of United Kingdom manufacturers. *British Preferential Tariff Rates at the time of Tariff Board Hearing Tariff Board Findings.
Item.
551 Yarns, composed wholly or in part of wool or hair but not containing silk or artificial silk, n.o.p. 15 per cent, adval. Plus 11¼ cts. Per lb. These items were covered by the comprehensive enquiry of the Tariff Board into the Woollen Industry. The full report of the Tariff Board has not yet been receive but it is known that the duties under item 554b to 27½ per cent. ad val. 17 cts. Per lb with a maximum of 65 cts. per lb. and the deletion of item 554e. These recommendations were included in the recent Budget proposals
551a Yarns and warps, composed wholly of wool or in part of wool or hair imported by manufacturers for use exclusively in their own factories, n.o.p. 10percent,ad val. Plus 7½ cts. per lb.
553 Blankets of any material, not to include automobile rugs, steamer rugs, or similar articles. 22½ per cent ad. val. plus 10 cts. per lb
554 Woven fabrics, composed wholly or in chief part by weight of yarns of wool or hair not exceeding in weight six ounces to the square yard, n.o.p. when imported in the grey or unfinished condition for the purpose of being dyed or finished in Canada. 20 per cent, ad val. Plus 9¼ cts. per lb.
554b Woven fabries composed wholly or in part of yarns of wool or hair, n.o.p. 27½ per cent. ad. val. plus 18¾ cts. per lb.
554e Woven fabrics,composed wholly or in part of yarns of wool or hair, weighing not less than eighteen ounces per square yard. 25 per cent, ad val. plus 20 cts. per lb.
555 Clothing, wearing apparel and articles made from woven fabrics, and all textile manufactures, wholly or partially manufactured, composed wholly or in part of wool or similar animal fibres, but of which the component of chief value is not silk nor artificial silk, n.o.p. fabrics, coated or impregnated, composed wholly or in part of yarns of wool or hair but not containing silk nor artificial silk, n.o.p. 30 per cent, ad val. plus 18¾ cts. per lb.
ex 537 Rovings, yarns and warps, wholly of jute, not more advanced than singles. 12½ per cent. ad val. Free entry accorded.
ex 537a Rovings, yarns and warps, wholly of jute, including yarn twist, cords and twines, generally used for packing and other purpose. 20 per cent, ad val. Duty 'increased to 27½ per cent. ad val.
ex 548 Canvas of flax or hemp, coated or impregnated 25 per cent, ad val. plus 3cts. per lb. Duty reduced to 15 per cent. ad val.
611a Boots, shoes, slippers and insoles of any material, n.o.p. 25 per cent ad val. No reduction recommended
ex506 Wooden doors 17½ per cent. ad val. Free entry accorded to wooden doors of a height and width not less than 6 ft. and 2 ft. respectively
*When the duty exceeds 15 per cent, ad valorem or in the case of a specific duty or a specific and ad valorem duty combined, in which the computed rate exceeds 15 percent, ad valorem, the British Preferential duty is subject to a discount of 10 per cent, of the duty

is in tabular form, I will, with my hon. and learned Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer: