HC Deb 05 July 1955 vol 543 cc939-41
23. Captain Duncan

asked the President of the Board of Trade when he proposes to introduce the Bill to deal with dumping to enable this country to take

total exports of wool tops as they were last year. I think they are quite satisfactory.

Mr. Osborne

Would my right hon. Friend say whether there is any restriction on the export of wool tops to Russia? Is it not a fact that the Russians can get as many as they like if they are prepared to pay for them?

Mr. Low

There are no restrictions. My hon. Friend is quite right.

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with corresponding figures for the same period in 1954.

Mr. Low

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

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advantage of the recent General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade agreement.

Mr. Low

After the Summer Recess, we hope.

Captain Duncan

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the horticultural industry is anxiously awaiting the passing of this Bill so that there can be freedom to manoeuvre in case increased protection is required for it?

Mr. Low

I am aware of that because my hon. and gallant Friend has informed me of it.

Mr. Holt

Can the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that anti-dumping legislation will not be used to give increased protection but only where there is subsidisation by the Government of an exporting country?

Mr. Low

The point of this legislation has already been made plain, and I do not think that that arises out of this Question.