§ 38. Mr. LEACHasked 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. WILLIAMSCan my right hon. Friend say whether it indicates a displacement of British shipping by subsidising American ships?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe 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. RUNCIMANA 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. LEACHDoes 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?