§ Mr. Watsonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that strong discontent is being expressed by rubber manufacturers in this country because of the increasing volume of imports from Hong Kong and other Empire countries, and that recently many workers have been discharged from rubber factories here; and what action is being taken to prevent further inroads being made into the home market?
Mr. StanleyI have received representations from the United Kingdom industry in this matter. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave on 14th June to the hon. Member for Croydon, South (Mr. H. G. Williams).