§ 22. Mr. Peytonasked the President of the Board of Trade how many application's have been received under the Customs Duties (Dumping and Subsidies) Act, 1957, since the Act came into force; and from how many bodies they have been received.
§ Mr. MaudlingSince the Act came into force in April, 1957, the Board of Trade have received 59 applications from 56 bodies.
§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the President of the Board of Trade on what date he received an application from the National Farmers' Union for anti-dumping action against imported barley; what time elapsed between such application and a decision; whether it will be possible to make a decision on the application for anti-dumping action in respect of imports of milk powder before Parliament rises for the Summer Recess; 69W and what has been the reason for the delay.
§ Mr. MaudlingThe application on barley was received on 19th June. I announced my decision on 4th July and gave details of the action taken on 7th July. The application on milk powder is being investigated with all possible speed, but the case is by no means straightforward and I cannot yet say when a decision will be taken.