Mr. DOYLEasked the President of the Board of Trade what European countries have, since the signing of the Armistice, imposed prohibitive tariffs on British manufactured and semi-manufactured goods; what is the extent of such tariffs; and whether Canada and the other Dominions have indicated whether they propose to resume the policy of preference to British products in operation prior to the outbreak of the War?
§ Mr. BALDWINSince the Armistice changes of greater or less importance have been made in the Customs tariffs of nearly all European countries, rates generally speaking having been increased. Save in a few exceptional cases of comparatively small importance, British goods are not subject to any higher duties than those applicable to other countries, and I should hesitate to say which are prohibitive to British trade. Full particulars of all tariff changes are published in the "Board of Trade Journal," and I shall be happy to supply my hon. Friend with precise information if he will specify the articles and countries for which he desires it. As regards the last part of the question, the Dominions did not abandon the policy of preference during the War.