§ Mr. Jannerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the increased excise duty on lighters is causing British manufacturers to cease producing these articles; and what steps he proposes to take to prevent the loss of this valuable export trade to foreign manufacturers.
§ Mr. H. WilsonNo statistics are yet available to show the effect of the recently increased excise duty on the production and exports of lighters. I am, however, in consultation with my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, keeping the position under close review.