§ 85. Mr. Moodyasked the President of the Board of Trade why the retail price of imported Finnish dining chairs is fixed at £I I4s., when the cost price at British ports is only IIs. I0d.
§ Mr. BelcherFinnish furniture intended for inclusion in the utility range will be imported in an unassembled, unstained and unpolished condition. The difference between the import and sale prices has accordingly to be made to cover not only the cost of distribution, but also the cost of assembly, staining and polishing. The furniture is also subject to import duty of 20 per cent.