HC Deb 20 July 1937 vol 326 c1938
6. Mr. Kennedy

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been drawn to the abnormal increase in recent years in the imports of jute cloth, including hessians, into the United Kingdom and the effect of this increase on production in the home market; and whether the Government will now consider any means of protecting British producers in the jute industry?

Mr. Stanley

I am aware of the recent increase in imports of jute cloth, and I have the question under active consideration.

Miss Horsbrugh

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that he has received representations from members of all political parties asking for protection for the jute industry?

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