§ 101. Mr. G. Robertsasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that foreign grey granite is being imported to this country despite the fact that British granite quarries are fully capable of meeting home demands; and whether, in view of the detrimental effects such imports will have on employment in granite quarrying areas, particularly in Trevor, Caernarvonshire, he will take appropriate action.
§ Mr. H. WilsonLimited imports of grey and other rough granite are being allowed under trade agreements under which we secure essential supplies of raw materials. As I have previously explained in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Barrow-in-Furness (Mr. Monslow) on 18th December last, import licensing restrictions are not intended to provide protection for the home industry.