§ 14. Mr. McCannasked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the fact that Irish yarn is being sold in this country at 1s. 8d. per lb. less than its price in Eire, in contravention of the antidumping Acts, what action he proposes to take to see that this practice ceases.
§ Sir K. JosephThe British Spinners' and Doublers' Association, in collaboration with the Cotton Board, has recently made representations to the Board of Trade about the import of cotton yarn from the Irish Republic at allegedly dumped prices. My right hon. Friend is considering these representations urgently.
§ Mr. McCannWill the Minister see that these representations are made urgently, as the textile industry is in a parlous state, because of these backdoor methods? Even if the amount may be only small, even small amounts are vital to the future of Lancashire's industry.
§ Sir K. JosephI can certainly give the hon. Gentleman the assurance that we are considering this very urgently.