§ Mr. NEWBOULDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the dissatisfaction existing in connection with the many refusals of the Dye Advisory Committee to permit certain essential dyes to be imported, he is prepared to consider the appointing of a referee to whom dissatisfied persons could appeal on lines similar to those under the Safeguarding of Industries Act?
§ Mr. BALDWINNo, Sir. The constitution of the Advisory Licensing Committee is prescribed by the Dyestuffs (Import Regulation) Act, and the Committee includes three independent members, one of whom is Chairman. The appointment of a referee would be a serious and unwarranted reflection upon the impartiality and competence of these gentlemen. If dissatisfaction is felt in any case, it is open to applicants to appeal to the Board of Trade.