§ 96. Sir C. Osborneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, since the 15 per cent. import surcharge cannot have any permanent effect upon the economy unless it remains in force for a long period, if he will give an undertaking not to take it off during the year 1965; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacDermotNo. As my right hon. Friend told the hon. Member on 22nd December, the Government intend to reduce and remove the import charge rapidly as the balance of payments position allows.