HC Deb 04 November 1930 vol 244 c679W
Mr. HACKING

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether lie has any information regarding the importation into this country of foreign-made poppies for sale on Armistice Day?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

Artificial poppies are not separately distinguished in the Customs returns, and I regret that I have no information on the subject.

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he proposes to take any steps this year to prevent a repetition of the dumping in this country of foreign-made poppies for sale on. Armistice day?

Mr. GRAHAM

There are no powers under which the importation of artificial poppies can be prohibited.

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