§ Mr. KENNEDYasked whether the Government are subsidising Dutch butter manufacturers; if so, to what extent per hundredweight; and why a portion of the taxes paid by Irish butter producers is utilised in such a way as to reduce the value of the goods they manufacture?
§ Lord R. CECILIt is not a case that His Majesty's Government are subsidising Dutch butter manufacturers. An arrangement has been made with an association representing Dutch producers, whereby additional supplies of butter will in future be furnished to this country. The butter is placed on the market through the usual trade channels, and the legitimate interests of British and Irish producers will not be in any way affected.
§ Mr. S. YOUNGasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Government are subsidising Dutch butter manufacturers, and, if so, to what extent per hundredweight; and whether he is aware that the use in this way of a portion of the taxes paid by butter producers reduces the value of the goods they manufacture?
§ Lord R. CECILI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which has been re-turned to the hon. Member for West Cavan.