HC Deb 12 February 1963 vol 671 cc160-1W
101. Mr. Holt

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will use his powers under Section 4 (1) of the Customs Duties (Dumping and Subsidies) Act, 1957, to provide for drawback on the export of goods containing phthalic anhydride on which anti-dumping duties have been paid in accordance with Statutory Instruments 1962, No. 2631 and 1963, No. 90.

Mr. Green

No application for drawback has been made. If it is, it will be considered.

113. Mr. Holt

asked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the effect on the competitive ability of the United Kingdom solid resin manufacturers of the 33⅓ per cent. import duty on phthalic anhydride, if he will remove this duty forthwith.

Mr. Green

No.