HC Deb 06 February 1962 vol 653 c35W
54. Mr. Swingler

asked the President of the Board of Trade what tariffs on film imports are at present maintained by the countries of the Common Market; what common external tariff in this respect is being proposed; and how this compares with the present level of British tariffs on film imports.

Sir K. Joseph

The following is the informationFor most 35 mm. developed film the present rates of duty on imports from outside the Common Market are, per 100 metres:

  • Benelux: 12.71 florins;
  • France: 7.66–8.73 new francs;
  • Germany: 18 Deutschemarks; and
  • Italy: 4–5.23 dollars.
The Common External Tariff is 5 units of account per 100 metres, which is equivalent to about 1 2/7d. per foot, as compared with the present full rate in the British tariff of 1d. per foot.