§ 13. Mr. Jayasked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has made to the Canadian Government on its decision to raise the tariff on iron and steel pipes and tubes imported from the United Kingdom into Canada.
§ Sir D. EcclesWe informed the Canadian Government fully of our views before they reached their decision in regard to this tariff. Some of the changes may turn out to our advantage, particularly the improvement in the margin of preference in favour of our exports of pipe for natural gas transmission.
§ Mr. JayIt not it the fact that in several cases the duties have risen? In view of the very important pipeline project which is now going forward in Canada is not this another disappointing decision?
§ Sir D. EcclesOn the whole, I think that the changes are not bad from the point of view of our industry—and that is the industry's view.
§ Mr. ChetwyndHas the right hon. Gentleman made any representations since the serious fall-off in export orders, which is bringing unemployment to the iron and steel industry in this country?
§ Sir D. EcclesIf, as I suspect, the hon. Member is talking about pipe from South Durham, we have.