HC Deb 14 December 1933 vol 284 c557W
Mr. KIRKWOOD

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that in various London shops Polish goods are being sold that have been produced by sweated labour and with a Government subsidy, such as grey flannel trousers at 3s. 11d. per pair (wholesale price 1s. 8d.), or bib-and-brace overalls at 2s. per pair (wholesale price 1s. 0½ d.); and whether he will take steps to prohibit all kinds of sweated goods coming into the country?

Dr. BURGIN

My attention has been drawn on a number of occasions to the importation of clothing from Poland and from other countries 'at low prices. These articles are chargeable with duties under the Import Duties Act, and if the duties are considered inadequate, the matter is one for consideration in the first place by the Import Duties Advisory Committee.