HC Deb 22 May 1912 vol 38 c2049W
Mr. ROBERT THOMPSON

asked the Prime Minister if he will give concrete examples of the operations of Clause 17 (2) (a) and (b) on goods sent from Ireland to Great Britain and vice versâ of articles to which the provisions apply, where a Customs Duty is levied on certain goods in England, at a higher rate than in Ireland, where a Customs Duty is levied on goods in Ireland at a higher rate than in England, where a Customs Duty is levied in England but not in Ireland, and so stated that the various stages in each transaction are set out?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The Committee reported nearly two years ago, and I do not think any useful purpose would be served by presenting their Report now in view of the considerable changes which have since taken place.