§ Captain P. MacDONALDasked the President of the Board of Trade, whether there has been any increase in the price of articles of silk since 1st July; and, if so, on what articles?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThere are no general market prices for silks, and the variety of silk goods is such that it would not be possible to give a precise reply without considerable investigation. I think it may be said, however, in general terms that there has not been any material upward movement.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how much money, approximately, has been collected to date in taxes and duties on silk and artificial silk; and how much of this is due, approximately, to be returned as rebate?
§ Mr. McNEILLI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the hon. Member for Cardigan (Mr. Morris) on the 19th November.