§ Commander Courtneyasked the President of the Board of Trade what commodities at present liable to import duty within the provisions of the Import Duties Act, 1958, owe their continued inclusion to key industry considerations operating in accordance with the Safeguarding of Industries Act, 1921; and if he will give the amount of protective duty and principal countries of origin in each case.
§ Mr. GreenBefore the Import Duties Act, 1958, become law, there were more than 7,000 items, mainly chemicals, liable to key industry duty. The duties on these items were maintained at the same rates as were applicable under the Safeguarding of Industries Act, 1921. Without disproportionate time and effort, it would be impossible to give the details requested.