HC Deb 17 March 1936 vol 310 cc221-2
38. Mr. LEACH

asked the President of the Board of Trade, respecting Cmd, 5115, why the duty on soya-bean cake and other feeding stuffs is to be increased, in view of the Government's declared intention to

Port a statement showing the available information.

Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

Can my right hon. Friend say whether it indicates a displacement of British shipping by subsidising American ships?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The hon. Member had better put that question upon the Paper if he wants an answer.

Following is the information:

aid agriculture; and whether he has noted the admission of the Import Duties Advisory Committee that duties have an adverse effect on costs and the power to compete with foreign products?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

A Motion for the confirmation of the Additional Import Duties (No. 5) Order is on the Order Paper and will provide an opportunity for discussing the matter.

Mr. LEACH

Does the President of the Board of Trade agree that the incautious and casual admission of this small committee completely blows the whole gaff on the Tariff policy?