HC Deb 13 July 1950 vol 477 c117W
75. Squadron-Leader Kinghorn

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has now received a report from our High Commissioner about the imposition of the duty on British rayon piece goods into Australia; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. H. Wilson

The United Kingdom High Commissioner has not yet received a reply to his approach to the Australian Government. As the hon. Member for Skipton (Mr. Drayson) was informed on 4th July, I have already taken the opportunity of seeing the Australian Minister Resident in London, and explained to him the great concern of the United Kingdom Government regarding this matter. I also expect to discuss this question of the new Australian duty on rayon piece goods with the Australian Prime Minister during his visit to London.