HC Deb 16 May 1950 vol 475 cc133-4W
73. Mr. Odey

asked the President of the Board of Trade why it was not possible to give an earlier notification than the Board of Trade Journal of 29th April, that applications for the possible granting of concessions in the United States Tariff must be received in Washington not later than 10th May; and, in view of the short notice, what steps are being taken by his Department to assist traders in this country in the submission of their applications.

Mr. Bottomley

The notification in the Board of Trade Journal of 29th April related solely to the procedure of public hearings by which the United States authorities seek domestic advice on the list of items on which they are willing to consider granting a tariff concession at Torquay. The notification was made in the first issue of the Journal after receipt of this list from Washington. His Majesty's Government have already provided the United States Government with a list of commodities on which tariff concessions will be sought and, having consulted industry, will submit a detailed final list of requests by 15th June. 1950