§ 49. Brigadier-General NATIONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that to manufacture here the flour at present imported into this country would have the effect of causing more employment in the British flour-milling industry, he will state the reason why on the two occasions when applications were made to them the Import Duties Advisory Committee refused to make any recommendation for an increase in the rate of duty upon this manufactured product?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAs my hon. and gallant Friend will be aware, the committee make a report to the Treasury only when they recommend a change in the existing position in relation to any class of goods. I understand that it is not their practice to publish a statement of their reasons for rejecting applications.