HC Deb 31 January 1957 vol 563 c203W
22. Mr. Janner

asked the President of the Board of Trade what representations have recently been made to him by representatives of the glove makers regarding the importation of knitted woollen gloves from Hong Kong; and what steps he intends to take to restrict such imports which are seriously affecting the trade in Leicester and elsewhere.

Sir D. Eccles

As regards the first part of the Question, my predecessor heard from a deputation representing the National Association of Glove Manufacturers on 9th January, of the difficulties caused to their trade by imports of all types of gloves from Hong Kong. As regards the second part, it was explained to the delegation that it is not the policy of Her Majesty's Government to restrict imports of Colonial goods either by quota restrictions or by a tariff.