§ Sir F. Sandersonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the scarcity of cheap watches and clocks, which are necessary articles of everyday use, he will consider reducing the present high rate of duty on these imported articles.
§ Sir J. AndersonNo, Sir. I have no reason to suppose that a reduction in the rate of duty would materially increase the supply of imported watches and clocks available to the general public, the importation of which is governed by licences issued by the Board of Trade.