HC Deb 10 November 1949 vol 469 c1381
23. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the President of the Board of Trade what information he has received as to whether the abolition of export floor prices for all Japanese export goods except silk applies to raw silk or to silk piecegoods.

Mr. H. Wilson

Floor prices have been maintained for both raw silk and silk piecegoods.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is widespread concern at the possibility of goods being dumped by the Japanese, and was this matter discussed with the American authorities before the statement by General MacArthur was issued by the British Government?

Mr. Wilson

Yes, Sir.