HC Deb 24 March 1955 vol 538 c2246
9. Mr. Holt

asked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from the Overall Manufacturers' Association concerning the importation of duty-free machinery.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

A letter dated 4th November, 1954, making certain comments on the Wilson Smith Committee Report.

Mr. Holt

Will the Minister look at this problem again, because the arrangement by which import duty on machinery is remitted only on amounts over £2,000 discriminates very severely against small firms and small parcels of machinery?

Mr. Thorneycroft

Of course, not only have I looked at this very difficult and complex problem myself, but I have had the benefit of the Wilson Smith Committee's Report, which deals with the very matters raised by the hon. Gentleman.

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