HC Deb 13 December 1932 vol 273 cc201-2W
Mr. MALLALIEU

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his atten-

STATEMENT showing Reductions in Basic Rates of Import Duties on Woollen and Worsted Goods in the Commonwealth of Australia since the Ottawa Imperial Economic Conference.
Tariff Item and Goods. Rates operative previous to September 2nd, 1932. Rates now operative.
British Preferential Tariff. General Tariff. British Preferential Tariff. General Tariff.
105 (F) (1) Piece-goods, woollen or containing wool, ordinarily used in the manufacture of outer clothing for human wear and weighing more than 3 ozs. per sq. yd. per sq. yd. 2s. 3s. 1s. 2s.
and ad val. 35% 50% 30% 50%
(2) Piece-goods, woollen, or containing wool, n.e.i. ad val 45% 60% 35% 55%
110 (D) Apparel, n.e.i. for the human body, partly or wholly made up, including materials cut into shape therefor, also material bearing any pattern, design or marking for the purpose of indicating that it is to be made up into separate articles of apparel; boxed robes; apparel not otherwise subject to a lower rate of duty and not imported for sale or trade and not exceeding a total value of £5 ad val. 60% 75% 45% 65%
392 (C) Yarns, woollen or containing wool per lb. 1s. 1s. 6d. 1s.
and ad val. 35% 35% 25% 42½%
433 Wool tops per lb. 9d. 9d. 6d. 1s.
and ad val. 20% 20% 20% 20%

tion has been drawn to the prohibition of the importation of sheet glass into Australia, imposed since the conclusion of the Ottawa Agreements; and whether, in view of Article 12 of the Anglo-Australian Agreement, he will make the appropriate representations to His Majesty's Government in the Commonwealth?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE:

My attention has been drawn to this matter, which is under consideration.