§ 38. Mr. Holtasked the President of the Board of Trade what has been the increase in imports of Belgian moquettes in the last five years; what contraction has taken place among British producers during the same period; and if he will refuse to grant the application for an increased tariff until he has satisfied himself as to the efficiency of the home producers.
§ Mr. ErrollImports of moquette fabrics from Belgium increased from 9.9 million square yards in 1956 to about 17.2 million square yards in 1959, the only years for which separate figures are available. According to available estimates, domestic production was about88W 5.6 million square yards in 1959, as compared with some 6 million square yards in 1955. In considering the tariff application, all relevant factors will be taken into account.