§ 97. Mr. P. Robertsasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the economic position, he will restrict the importation of foreign asparagus into this country between 16th April and 30th June to 20 tons.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftThe figure of 100 tons for imports during this period, which I gave in reply to a question by my hon. Friend on 28th February, will be subject to review in the light of supplies available from home production.
§ 98. Mr. P. Robertsasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will increase the rate of duty on the importation of asparagus from foreign countries 75W between 1st March to 15th April to 1s. a lb. or 25 per cent., whichever is the less.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI am already considering an application by the National Farmers' Union for an increased protective duty on imported asparagus. A public announcement was made concerning this application on 30th October, 1951, inviting representations from interested parties.