HC Deb 29 April 1920 vol 128 cc1430-1W
Sir E. NICHOLL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will furnish particulars of the manufactures or commodities referred to in his speech on 19th April, of which supplies are demanded at any price, and state if such supplies when obtained are being used first for obtaining benefits to be derived from adverse exchanges, and second for transferring capital from this country in order to avoid heavy taxation on its future earnings?

Mr. BALDWIN

I presume my hon. and gallant Friend refers to a passage in my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer's speech of April 21st. As illustrations I may refer to:

  • Certain classes of cotton goods, particularly the finer.
  • Linen goods in general.
  • The finer woollen and worsted cloth.
  • Steel plates.
  • Tinplates.

Doubtless a portion of these supplies are sold abroad, though not always where the exchange is adverse to this country.