HC Deb 01 August 1958 vol 592 c229W
Lieut.-Colonel Bromley-Davenport

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the imports into this country of subsidised bacon from Eire for the first six months of 1958 amounted to 283,377 cwt., as against 220,785 cwt. for the last half of 1957 and only 73,600 cwt. for the first half of 1957; and if he will either take steps to negotiate with the Eireann Government for the control of such exports or consider taking action under the Customs Duties (Dumping and Subsidies) Act, 1957.

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

Yes, I am aware of these figures, but I do not think they indicate any material change in the position since March, and I would refer my hon. Friend to the replies given to my hon. Friend the Member for Ayr (Sir T. Moore) by the Minister of State Board of Trade and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 24th March, 1958.