HC Deb 03 May 1962 vol 658 cc156-7W
38. Mrs. Butler

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now consider allowing imports of new potatoes duty free until 30th June and postponing the increase in the rate of duty until 1st July.

Sir K. Joseph

After carefully considering applications by the Importers' Associations for suspension of the higher rate of duty between 16th May and 30th June, the Government have decided that suspension would not be justified.