HC Deb 13 May 1924 vol 173 c1173W
Mr. F. GOULD

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether representation has been made to his Department respecting the tariff duties upon imported boots and shoes which the Irish Free State Government has decided to impose; and whether, in view of the serious unemployment in the boot and shoe industry, he will make representation to the Free State Government with a view to removing such duty in the interests of our mutual trade?

Mr. WEBB

Certain representations have reached me, and I am considering the matter.