§ 67. Mr. W. W. Astorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has considered the representations made to him by the National Feather Purifiers Association regarding the effect of the new D line on feather down quilts as compared with quilts stuffed with other fillings; and whether he will make changes in the scheme, so as to preserve this traditional industry.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterMy right hon. Friend is considering these and other representations about the Purchase Tax on feather down quilts. I regret I have no statement to make on this subject.