HC Deb 31 October 1939 vol 352 c1775W
Mr. Higgs

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that thin-gauge zinc and brass is not obtainable for domestic and export trades except from the United States of America; and, in view of the present conditions, will he consider withdrawing the 15 per cent. import duty for the time being?

Captain Crookshank

I understand that two interested companies have submitted representations which are at present under consideration.