HC Deb 25 February 1936 vol 309 c234
58. Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is in a position to make any announcement in respect of the application made in June, 1934, for an increase in the duty on chrome upper leather; and whether his attention has been drawn to the serious situation prevailing in the industry affected?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. W. S. Morrison)

I appreciate the various factors in this case, but I regret that I am not yet in a position to make any announcement.