HC Deb 18 December 1958 vol 597 cc1298-9
33. Mr. Willey

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will review the import duties on soya beans and soya bean oil.

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

If applications are made by users or producers for the alteration of these duties my right hon. Friend will consider them in the usual way.

Mr. Willey

Will the President of the Board of Trade take some initiative without awaiting an application? Is he aware that these duties increase the price of oil seed cake and tie withdrawal of the duties would help to reduce farming costs?

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

It is usual for the interested parties to make their application under the Act, and the evidence of the hon. Gentleman will be considered with everything else.