§ Mr. HIRSTasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that Customs duty at the rate of 30 per cent. has been levied on newsprint of non-British origin imported into India as from 1st January, 1933; and what steps the Government of India propose to take to Secure the exemption of newsprint from the 10 per cent. preferential duty as provided for in Schedule F, Item 120, of the Ottawa Agreement?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The Government of India have the matter under consideration.