HC Deb 13 June 1950 vol 476 c10W
93. Mr. Fort

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will exempt imports of pirn winding machinery for the weaving industry from import duty.

Mr. Bottomley

No. I am not prepared to advise my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer to exempt pirn winding machinery from the duties which were imposed under the Import Duties Act, 1932, for the protection of United Kingdom manufacturers of similar machinery.