HC Deb 12 April 1933 vol 276 cc2584-5W
Mr. CLARKE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that large consignments of printed linens have just arrived from Russia and are being offered at very low prices, causing further unemployment in the block-printing industry; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

My attention has been drawn to recent consignments of printed linens from the Soviet Union to this market. With regard to the second part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement of Government policy which I made on 6th April during the Committee stage of the Russian Goods (Import Prohibition) Bill.