§ 99 and 100. Mr. Holtasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) the respective import duties on nylon type staple fibre and continuous filament yarn;
(2) in view of the insufficient supply in some deniers of United Kingdom produced nylon type staple fibre and continuous filament yarn, if he will remove the import duty on comparable foreign fibres and yarn.
§ Mr. LowThe duties are 9d. per lb. on staple fibre and 9d. per lb. plus 22½ per cent. ad valorem on continuous filament yarn. Production of nylon yarns and fibre in the United Kingdom, which is substantially higher than it was a year ago, is still increasing; and according to116W my information supplies are now reasonably adequate in all deniers. As stated in reply to previous Questions, there are procedures whereby interests concerned can apply for changes in protective duties. My right hon. Friend has had no applications in relation to these duties.