§ Sir A. Hurdasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now announce the Government's decision on the applications which they have had under consideration for increased import duties on new potatoes, fresh tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, certain classes of flowers, and lettuce and endive.
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§ Sir D. EcclesHaving carefully considered all the circumstances, Her Majesty's Government have reached the conclusion that there is not sufficient justification for an increase in the tariffs on new potatoes, fresh tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower or lettuce and endive. These applications therefore have been rejected. The application relating to certain classes of flowers is still being considered. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food will be making an announcement in the House on Monday on the Government's policy towards horticulture.