HC Deb 07 May 1940 vol 360 c1070W
Mr. Riley

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Ceylon Government have placed an embargo on the importation into Ceylon of metal toys, while the importation of toys other than metal is unrestricted; that this discrimination against metal toys is seriously affecting the manufacturers of British metal toys; and whether he will consult with the Ceylon Government with a view to placing metal toys in the same category as toys made of other materials?

Mr. M. MacDonald

Representations have been made to me on this matter, and I am at present awaiting a report from Ceylon.